Design & Release Engineer

The role

You will develop, validate, and industrialize exterior lighting systems such as headlamps and taillights. This role involves design engineering, testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver solutions from concept to mass production.

What you will do

• Support the design of exterior lighting components using 3D/2D modeling
• Optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with optical and electrical teams to integrate lighting systems
• Contribute to system requirement definitions
• Work with suppliers to develop and iterate prototypes
• Plan and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R)
• Conduct functional and durability tests
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot failures
• Ensure compliance with automotive lighting regulations
• Support vehicle-level validation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• 0–5 years of experience in automotive engineering (OEM or Tier 1)
• Proficiency in 3D/2D modeling tools (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks)
• Basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Fluent in English (technical discussions)

Nice to have

• Internships or co-op experience in lighting systems, electronics, or automotive components
• Familiarity with automotive lighting regulations (e.g., FMVSS, ECE)
• Knowledge of LED technology, optics, or thermal management
• Exposure to DFMEA, DVP&R, or Six Sigma (Green Belt certification is a plus)
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) is beneficial
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience with automotive exterior lighting development (e.g., headlamps, taillights)
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, or validation in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of emerging lighting technologies (e.g., adaptive lighting, laser, matrix LED)
• Proficiency in Italian, French, or German

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• All candidates selected will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. It is part of the global ALTEN Group which has 57,000+ engineers in 30 countries.