Lighting Design and Release Engineer

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Net2Source Inc. isn't just another staffing company, we're a powerhouse of innovation, connecting top talent with the right opportunities. Recognized for 300% growth in the past three years, we operate in 32 countries with a global team of 5,500+. Our mission? To bridge the talent gap with precision-Right Talent. Right Time. Right Place. Right Price.

Title: The Lighting Design and Release Engineer

Location: Long Beach, CA

Type: Direct hire

Base salary range: $115,000 to $126,000 (maximum base salary)

Role Summary: The Lighting Design and Release Engineer will develop and release automotive lighting components from concept through production launch. The role coordinates mechanical design, optical performance, electronics, supplier development, validation, and vehicle integration to ensure lighting systems meet program requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Required Qualifications

• Experience developing and releasing automotive lighting components from concept through launch.
• Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), DFMEA, and engineering change processes.
• Ability to coordinate with lighting suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of lighting optics, photometry, beam patterns, light-source technology, and lamp performance targets.
• Familiarity with applicable vehicle lighting regulations and certification processes for target markets.
• Understanding of lamp packaging, styling interfaces, sealing, condensation, thermal management, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with electrical interfaces, wiring/connectors, diagnostics, and integration with vehicle controls.
• Familiarity with validation planning, test-result review, supplier quality, and production-readiness activities.

Why Work With Us?

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Net2Source is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a workplace where diverse talents and perspectives are valued. We make all employment decisions based on merit, ensuring a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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• INC 5000 List for Eight Consecutive Years
• Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal
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