Lighting Electronics & Integration Engineer

About this Position:
An opportunity has arisen for an Automotive Exterior Lighting Electronics Developer / System Integration Engineer to join the Electrical department. This role focuses on the delivery of series and prototype automotive lighting electronics and software solutions to exacting quality standards, on time and within budget. The position works closely with Group counterparts and Lighting Function Owners to develop advanced lighting systems and architectures that enable best-in-class exterior lighting solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define and develop electrical system software and functional requirements based on vehicle specifications.

• Develop system interfaces to support the integration of lighting systems across all vehicle platforms.

• Collaborate with Group partners to define inputs and outputs of light software components, including standard functions such as low beam, high beam, indicators, and brake lights.

• Manage software releases in line with calibration maturity and build schedules.

• Coordinate and conduct validation testing using vehicles and hardware rigs.

• Support internal stakeholders including Production Planning, Certification, and Aftersales through problem-solving and issue resolution.

• Manage supplier relationships and liaise with Group colleagues.

• Conduct feasibility studies, concept activities, and project planning within the team.

• Ensure functional safety (FuSi) requirements are understood and implemented.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in automotive lighting electronics and/or system integration engineering.

• Degree in automotive electronics, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of vehicle communication networks (e.g. CAN, LIN, FlexRay) and diagnostic tools (e.g. IDEX, ODIS) or comparable technologies.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across R&D and Group functions.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

• Flexibility for extensive travel, particularly to Germany.

• Full driving licence essential; German language skills advantageous.