ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology is an engineering services company and consulting firm in the USA, providing tailored engineering solutions across various industries such as aerospace, medtech, robotics, automotive, and more. With a team of over 600 professionals, we...

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Founded 1988

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Design Release Engineer - Ambient Lighting, Switches Engineer

5 days, 3 hours ago

United States

Full-time

Mid Level

Hardware Engineer

IoT and Embedded Systems

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ALTEN Technology

Construction & Engineering

251-1K

Founded 1988

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Description

Lead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of ambient lighting systems and interior switch assemblies.
Translate interior design and lighting intent into production-feasible, optically correct, and electrically compliant solutions.
Define and manage component packaging envelopes, light pipe routing, diffuser geometry, and switch mechanism integration within trim assemblies.
Collaborate with electrical architecture and body electronics teams on LIN/CAN requirements, dimming protocols, and software-controlled lighting zones.
Manage component-level DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, boundary diagrams, and robustness checklists through design and release milestones.
Ensure compliance with FMVSS and homologation requirements for interior lighting visibility, switch labeling, and illumination levels.
Work cross-functionally with HMI/UX, design, CMF, electrical integration, manufacturing, purchasing, and program teams.
Collaborate with lighting and switch suppliers to meet optical performance, EMC compliance, thermal management, cost, and timing targets.
Support optical and photometric testing, including luminance uniformity, color consistency, and intensity calibration across operating temperatures.
Perform and support DFM assessments for light pipe molding, LED integration, and switch mechanism assembly.
Support prototype builds and resolution of optical, functional, and integration quality findings.
Apply and continuously improve engineering tools, methods, and best practices to accelerate product development.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in automotive interior lighting, HMI, or switch system engineering.
Understanding of automotive lighting design principles, including light pipe optics, LED integration, diffuser design, and luminance uniformity.
Familiarity with automotive electrical architecture, LIN/CAN bus communication, and ECU interface requirements for lighting and switch systems.
Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools for packaging and component integration.
Experience supporting vehicle or product launches, including supplier readiness and pre-production build support.
Familiarity with DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, and quality documentation processes.
Ownership of at least one full ambient lighting or switch program lifecycle from concept through SOP (preferred).
Experience in a fast-paced OEM or startup EV environment (preferred).
Deep knowledge of ambient lighting system architecture, including zone controllers, master/slave LED modules, and software-driven color/intensity mapping (preferred).
Experience with optical simulation tools such as LightTools, SPEOS, or TracePro for design validation (preferred).
Understanding of EMC requirements and thermal derating for LED assemblies in enclosed trim environments (preferred).
Knowledge of haptic feedback switch systems, capacitive touch integration, and illuminated switch lens design (preferred).

Benefits

Salary range of $120,000 to $135,000.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
Opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact engineering programs.
Supportive workplace culture that values and inspires employees.
Equal opportunity employer policy.
Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening required for selected candidates.

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