Staff Lead Engineer for Interior Lighting
Core
Senior technical and execution leadership for vehicle interior lighting systems, connecting mechanical, electrical, optics, and software to ensure solutions meet customer and quality requirements.
Role type
Staff Lead Engineer (Automotive Interior Lighting)
Builds
Ambient, functional, accent, dynamic, and illuminated interior lighting systems for vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Optical Engineering / Electrical Systems
Required skills
Optics and illumination systems, Plastics and light pipes, Electronic hardware and PCBAs, Manufacturing and assembly processes, Product validation and root-cause analysis, System-level integration, Mentorship and technical direction, Structured problem-solving
Preferred skills
Dynamic RGB lighting, Vehicle choreography, Software-defined vehicle architecture, LIN-based devices, DFSS Master Black Belt
Technologies
LIN, PCBAs, RGB lighting modules, Light pipes, Decorative trim materials
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DREs on complex issues and program execution, Lead cross-functional resolution of lighting issues involving optics, mechanics, electronics, and software, Drive quality and launch execution through PRTS governance, Support system-level integration across vehicle systems, Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and cost/profitability