Exterior Lighting Design Engineer

Modis; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

EAP

Commuter Benefits

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Akkodis seeks an Exterior Lighting Design Engineer for a hybrid contract in Dearborn, MI. You will lead exterior lighting system integration across vehicle programs, validating hardware and software interfaces and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust lighting solutions.

Required 5+ years in automotive lighting with CAD tools CATIA/3DX and Teamcenter; strong root-cause analysis and supplier management skills are essential. Competitive hourly rate $40–$42.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive lighting design, development, validation, or launch activities; 7+ years preferred.
• Strong experience in exterior lighting systems engineering, including software development/testing, electrical integration, CAD tools (CATIA/3DX), and Teamcenter.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional system development, perform root cause analysis (8D/5-Why), manage supplier deliverables, and support hardware/software validation for automotive electronics modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of exterior lighting systems (headlamps, taillamps, fog lamps, CHMSL, license plate lamps).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate lighting interfaces and ensure robust vehicle-level performance.
• Review CAD designs in Teamcenter, perform packaging studies, GD&T assessments, and technical analyses.

Skills

Exterior Lighting

Automotive Lighting

Cross-functional Leadership

System Integration

CATIA/3DX

Teamcenter

CAD Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CATIA/3DX

Teamcenter

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an Exterior Lighting Design Engineer for a Contract with a client in Dearborn, MI (Hybrid). The ideal candidate is responsible for leading exterior lighting system integration, validating hardware and software interfaces, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, manufacturable lighting solutions across vehicle programs.

Rate Range: $40/Hour to $42/Hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Exterior Lighting Design Engineer Job Responsibilities Include

• Lead the design, development, and integration of exterior lighting systems including headlamps, taillamps, fog lamps, CHMSL, and license plate lamps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate lighting system interfaces and ensure robust vehicle-level performance and manufacturability.
• Review and approve CAD designs in Teamcenter, perform packaging studies, dimensional stack-ups, GD&T assessments, and technical analyses.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including DFMEAs, DVPRs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, ESOWs, and Engineering Concepts.
• Support software and hardware development activities, including embedded systems validation, CAN/LIN integration, PCB design reviews, and supplier technical oversight.
• Drive issue resolution through root cause analysis, 8D/5-Why methodologies, corrective actions, and participation in design and technical review processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive lighting design, development, validation, or launch activities; 7+ years preferred.
• Strong experience in exterior lighting systems engineering, including software development/testing, electrical integration, CAD tools (CATIA/3DX), and Teamcenter.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional system development, perform root cause analysis (8D/5-Why), manage supplier deliverables, and support hardware/software validation for automotive electronics modules.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $42.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets the individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.