ALTEN Technology USA
Interior Lighting Systems Design Release Engineer (DRE)
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States · Contract
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About the role
- This includes components such as LED modules, light guides, controllers, and harness interfaces, as well as system-level integration with the instrument panel, doors, console, headliner, and other cockpit elements.
- The role covers the full lifecycle from concept and packaging through validation, release, and launch.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier design activities and design reviews to ensure alignment with Client specifications, styling intent, and lighting performance targets.
- Define, track, and deliver quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives for interior lighting systems.
- Work with advanced engineering and design studios to establish lighting architecture, aesthetic integration, and innovation opportunities prior to sourcing.
- Create and maintain DFMEAs, boundary diagrams, parameter diagrams, interface matrices, and Design Validation Plans & Reports (DVP&Rs).
- Support warranty, quality, and customer satisfaction initiatives with technical analysis, root cause investigations, and resolution plans.
- Drive cost optimization and efficient investment strategies while meeting design and functional requirements.
- Manage releasing activities (EBOM, CCD/WebCN, Teamcenter, GIMS) and ensure program milestone compliance.
- Collaborate with EE systems engineering to define vehicle functional lighting specifications and Requirements Analysis Reports (RARs).
- Ensure compliance with global lighting regulations and work with internal compliance teams and suppliers to validate conformity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Optical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
- Strong understanding of component integration, GD&T, and system packaging.
- Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (NX, CATIA, Teamcenter).
- Experience with lighting test methods (photometric, colorimetry, durability) and lab validation equipment.
- Familiarity with LIN/CAN network communications and lighting ECU interaction.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Nice to have
- interior lighting or mechatronic/electronic component experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Client systems and release processes preferred.
- 5-7+ years of automotive engineering experience
- Knowledge of LED, OLED, and emerging lighting technologies
Company info
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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