Lead Automotive Lighting Design Engineer

Role Overview:

The Lead Automotive Lighting Design Engineer is responsible for the conceptualization design and development of innovative lighting systems for vehicles. This includes both exterior and interior lighting components ensuring they meet functional aesthetic regulatory and cost requirements. The role involves leadership in design execution cross-functional collaboration and integration of advanced technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development:
  • Lead the design of headlamps tail lamps DRLs fog lamps ambient lighting and signature lighting elements.
  • Use CAD tools (e.g. CATIA V5/V6) to create detailed 3D models and design specifications.
  • Ensure designs align with vehicle architecture and brand identity.
• Innovation & Technology Integration:
  • Research and integrate emerging lighting technologies such as LED OLED laser and adaptive lighting systems.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to validate design concepts.
• Project Leadership:
  • Manage design timelines budgets and resources to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to select components and ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Compliance & Testing:
  • Ensure all lighting designs comply with global automotive standards and regulations (e.g. ECE SAE).
  • Support testing and validation of lighting systems for performance safety and durability.
• Documentation & Communication:
  • Prepare technical documentation including design drawings specifications and test plans.
  • Present design concepts and progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Automotive Engineering.
• 8 12 years of experience in automotive lighting design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA V5/V6) and PLM systems.
• Strong understanding of lighting optics materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with lighting simulation tools and photometric analysis.
• Familiarity with global automotive lighting regulations.
• Exposure to full vehicle development cycles and cross-functional collaboration.

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development Projects Requirements Analysis Software Design Software Implementation Efficient Build Release Process and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20 years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment connected vehicles Cyber security OTA and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.