Display Design Release Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Display Design Release Engineer is responsible for the end to end mechanical, electrical, and software integration of in vehicle display systems. This includes ownership of display module design, packaging, optical performance, interface requirements, and supplier technical leadership. The engineer ensures that display components meet all functional, regulatory, and quality requirements while delivering a world class user experience. The role requires strong cross functional coordination, deep technical problem solving, and hands on validation of hardware and software.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead Display Development - Own the design, development, and release of all assigned display modules (center stack, passenger display, rear-seat displays, etc.).
• Drive Cross Functional Integration - Collaborate with HMI, electrical architecture, mechanical packaging, thermal, optical, and UX teams to ensure all interface and packaging requirements are met.
• Supplier Technical Leadership - Lead daily technical discussions with display suppliers, ensuring alignment on design, timing, and quality targets.
• Root Cause & Issue Resolution - Support debugging activities for display hardware, software, optical issues, and vehicle level integration concerns.
  Release Management - Manage all release activities including software drops, change management, compliance documentation, and engineering sign offs.
• Program Execution - Ensure all display related program milestones are achieved on time.
• Validation & Testing - Perform bench level and vehicle level testing for display modules, including optical evaluations, touch performance, thermal behavior, and communication integrity.
• Network & Diagnostics - Support diagnostics, communication protocol validation, and network alignment with system architecture teams.
• Compliance & Regulatory - Support compliance testing, environmental validation, and regulatory certification for display systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree required (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar engineering discipline).
• Targeting candidates with approximately 3-4+ years of relevant experience.
• Entry-level/new graduates will not be considered.
• Strong preference for candidates with DRE (Design Release Engineer) experience or similar product development ownership experience.
• Display experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide supplier engineering teams.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to cross functional teams and management.
• Experience managing multiple complex technical topics simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R methodologies.
• High level analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience with complex hardware/software systems, preferably involving display modules or electronic ECUs.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols such as Ethernet, LIN, CAN/CAN FD.
• Experience with automotive video protocols such as LVDS, GSML, etc...
• Proficiency with VECTOR tools & CANoe for network analysis and debugging.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience managing suppliers or engineering teams.
• Display module or ECU development experience, including optical or touchscreen technologies.
• Mechanical design and packaging experience for electronic modules.
• Familiarity with automotive display regulatory requirements, optical standards, and environmental validation.
• Understanding of automotive ECU development processes.

Travel & Driving Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to drive company vehicles for testing and evaluation.
• Domestic and international travel required to support supplier visits, testing, and program reviews.