Design Engineer - Automotive Lighting System

Position Overview:

Location: Chennai (REHQ / Vallam)

Position Title: EV – Design Engineer - Automotive Lighting system

Reports to: Lead

Function: EV Technical

What we need:

Exp: Minimum 4-8 Years of experience in Automotive Lighting system Design

Qualification: BTech / BE / Mechanical/ EEE/ECE/Production/Automobile engineering

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD software (Creo, CATIA, Solid Works).
• Proficiency in GD&T, Tolerance stack-up.
• Experience with optical simulation software (e.g., Light Tools, Speos, Zemax).
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN).
• Understanding of thermal management principles for electronics

What you'll do:

A Lighting System Design Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle design, development, and integration of a vehicle's lighting systems. This includes headlights, taillights, and signalling lights, ensuring they meet safety, performance, and aesthetic requirements.

Performance & Safety:

Conduct optical simulations and analyses to ensure the lighting meets legal and safety standards (e.g., DOT, ECE, AIS regulations). Evaluate light distribution, intensity, and beam patterns.

Thermal Management: Analyze and design for the thermal management of LED and other light sources to ensure longevity and consistent performance. This often involves creating heat sinks and airflow paths.

Electrical Integration: Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate the lighting system with the vehicle's electrical architecture. This includes designing wiring harnesses, controllers, and communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus).

Prototyping & Testing: Build and test prototypes to validate the design. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans (DVP&R) for mechanical, electrical, and environmental validation.

Supplier Management: Work with suppliers to source components, negotiate specifications, and ensure the quality of manufactured parts.

Manufacturing Process: Work with suppliers to identify manufacturing process (DFM), Tooling feasibility, molding, casting etc.

Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing, and manufacturing phases.