Senior Engineer, Lighting

Company: Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Lt
Location: Novi
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles. United States - MI - Novi Job Description Job Summary Come join our Yanfeng Technology Team and collaborate in the development of our smart cabin vision in a highly creative and technological environment. Yanfeng is seeking a highly talented Senior Lighting Engineer with Subject Matter Expertise in the field of Optical Engineering to drive lighting simulation and development in North America. Job Description This role supports four unique business segments: Innovation, Business Development, Product Development and Launch Support.

• Listen to Customer and Industry demands to stay on the forefront of Interior Lighting Technology
• Participate in both internal and customer innovation projects as the Optical Expert
• DevelopLighting Simulation expertise, guidelines and tools
• Work with the Electrical Engineers and LED vendors to maintain Standard Components for future optical systems Business Development
  • Analyze lighting systems requirements and propose optical systems for cost estimating
  • Participate in Lighting product benchmark studies
  • Support technical reviews with the customer from a Lighting Engineer perspective Product Development
    • Define and Simulate new lighting systems
    • Leads and Supports Optical Design Reviews
    • Confirm design concepts and fundamental technologies used for new products or improvement of existing product
    • Perform measurement of light systems and define optimization proposals
    • Delegate Simulation works to China Tech center or Third-Party Vendors (when needed) Launch Support
      • Perform Root Cause Analysis of lighting assemblies using Colorimeter, Photometer, Goniometer or similar testing methods
      • Support analysis of product concerns during launch, production and warranty
      • Work with the Launch Team to put together action plans for corrective actions
      • Support plants with lighting measurement expertise Education
        • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar Experience/Skills
          • 5-8 + years of proven experience in the light simulation and measurement field (automotive interior preferred but other areas also possible)
          • Ability to work globally with optical engineering peers in Germany and China
          • Complex Ambient lighting experience or similar is required
          • Complex LED control experience is a plus
          • Expert in Light simulation software (SPEOS orLUCIDSHAPE) Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.Share this jobOur culture - shared values of our global team

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