Lighting Design & Release Engineer

EDAG

Dearborn, MI Posted October 15, 2026

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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 LIGHTING DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.

DESCRIPTION Lead engineering development and release of automotive lighting components, such as headlamps, rear lamps, and auxiliary lamps​ Translate system and vehicle requirements into component specifications, interfaces, and design deliverables​ Coordinate concept development, design maturation, supplier deliverables, tooling, and production release​ Manage integration of optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, sealing, and styling requirements​ Develop and maintain DFMEAs and support validation planning and issue resolution​ Coordinate testing and verification, including photometric, environmental, durability, vibration, thermal, and water-ingress testing as applicable​ Support vehicle builds, design reviews, regulatory-compliance activities, and production launch​ Maintain product data and engineering release information in 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)​ REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

5 years of experience developing and releasing automotive lighting components from concept through launch​ Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), DFMEA, and engineering change processes​ Additional relevant skills: lighting optics, photometry, beam patterns, light-source technology, and lamp performance targets; applicable vehicle lighting regulations and certification processes for target markets; lamp packaging, styling interfaces, sealing, condensation, thermal management, materials, and manufacturing processes; electrical interfaces, wiring/connectors, diagnostics, and integration with vehicle controls; validation planning, test-result review, supplier quality, and production-readiness activities​ Location:

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