Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer
EDAG
Job Description
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a EXTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.
DESCRIPTION
- Own headlamps, rear lamps, and other exterior lighting systems from concept to SOP; lead design and release activities, including optical, mechanical, and E/E interfaces, CAD data, BOMs, and engineering releases
- Evaluate lighting concepts, optical feasibility, packaging, and integration in collaboration with Studio, Body, E/E, and Manufacturing teams
- Drive design reviews, engineering changes, and technical issue resolution; balance performance, cost, weight, complexity, manufacturability, and timing
- Define lighting validation plans, ensure photometric compliance, and support prototype builds, vehicle builds, and launch activities
- Guide suppliers and serve as the primary technical interface for the customer
- Track milestones, risks, open issues, and engineering deliverables
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Optical Engineering.
- At least 5 years of dedicated experience in exterior automotive lighting development
- Proven design and release ownership of headlamps and/or rear lamps, including CAD reviews, BOMs, and change management
- Strong expertise in optics, light distributions, LED/electronics, lamp construction, vehicle integration, and lighting regulations
- Hands-on experience with photometric validation, prototype builds, launch support, and structured resolution of lighting issues
- Proven collaboration with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional teams
- Preferred: North American OEM experience and familiarity with FMVSS/SAE requirements; experience with Ansys SPEOS, photometric measurement, DFMEA, or DVP knowledge of optical plastics, tooling, lamp manufacturing processes, or interior lighting
- English (C1-C2)
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