Dongwon Jang is a Senior Optical Engineer with a decade of experience focused on designing advanced headlamp optics for heavy-duty vehicles at Grote Industries. He blends rigorous academic training—a Master's in Optical Engineering from Rose-Hulman and a mechanical systems BS from Seoul National University of Science and Technology—with hands-on skills in optical metrology, lens design, and manufacturing. At Grote he applies system-level thinking to balance photometric performance, thermal and mechanical constraints, and manufacturability for robust automotive lighting. His earlier work includes automating camera test systems and manufacturing support, reflecting a practical aptitude for prototyping and production engineering. Based in Indiana, he pairs domain expertise in optics with a growing interest in infrastructure and containerized system design (Docker, Kubernetes), an uncommon cross-over that helps him collaborate effectively with software and systems teams. Colleagues describe him as a detail-oriented problem solver who turns optical theory into reliable, production-ready hardware.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Mechinical System Design Engineering, 3.68/4.50, Bachelor of Science, Mechinical System Design Engineering, 3.68/4.50 at Seoul National University of Science and Technology
Master's degree, Optical Engineering, 3.84/4.0, Master's degree, Optical Engineering, 3.84/4.0 at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Dongwon Jang - Senior Optical Engineer at Grote Industries