Job Description
We are seeking a Lighting Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of vehicle exterior lighting systems. This role will manage supplier collaboration, software implementation, and compliance testing, ensuring high-quality lighting components and systems are delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop truth tables, function maps, and vehicle function software with lighting suppliers
• Execute validation using EE plywood buck, EE HIL, and vehicle-level testing at assembly plants
• Calculate CO2 credits for LED lamps for regulatory compliance
• Lead integration and validation of signal lighting and EE systems
• Manage development, plywood buck, and vehicle validation for lighting compliance
• Interface with supplier lighting ECUs, body controllers, and EE teams
• Support CAN and LIN communication and KX Lighting EE development
• Collaborate with local engineering teams, Architecture/Vehicle Concepts, program science teams, and PDO to launch exterior lighting components
• Participate in meetings during North American work hours
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program
• 5+ years of design, release, and CAD packaging experience
• Experience designing and developing large injection-molded components
• Knowledge of injection molding, painting, and decorating plastic components
• Experience releasing both mechanical and electrical components
• Strong written and oral communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and database applications
• OEM or supplier design and release experience
• Proficiency with Catia V5, NX, and Teamcenter
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation plans
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.