Automotive Lighting Engineer (Entry-Level)

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Lighting DRE to drive design of automotive exterior and interior lighting systems. The role emphasizes collaboration with styling teams, feasibility verification, and factory-ready component releases.

The candidate will evaluate performance against targets, work with Tier-I suppliers, and ensure manufacturability across lighting subsystems. A senior engineer with deep CATIA V6 proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with extensive lighting design experience.
• Experience in automotive interior and exterior lighting design with 10+ years preferred.
• Strong collaboration with styling and Tier-I suppliers on feasibility and cost trade-offs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and component release procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design lighting components and complete subsystem detail designs.
• Interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.
• Engage with styling and suppliers to meet cost, mass, and performance targets.
• Release lighting components to manufacturing and ensure feasibility.

Skills

Lighting design

Automotive lighting systems

Feasibility studies

Manufacturing feasibility

CATIA V6

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Lighting DRE to drive design of automotive exterior and interior lighting systems. The role emphasizes collaboration with styling teams, feasibility verification, and factory-ready component releases.

The candidate will evaluate performance against targets, work with Tier-I suppliers, and ensure manufacturability across lighting subsystems. A senior engineer with deep CATIA V6 proficiency is preferred.