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Lighting Design release Engineer: in Irvine

Job Description

Job Title: Lighting Design Release Engineer (Lighting DRE)

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Location: Irvine, CA

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Job Description

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We are seeking a Lighting Design Release Engineer (Lighting DRE) with 6 months to 3+ years of experience in automotive exterior lighting design and release.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Support the design, development, and release of automotive exterior lighting components and assemblies.
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  • Work on headlamps, tail lamps, center light panels, and other exterior lighting systems.
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  • Perform design and feasibility studies in collaboration with Styling and cross-functional teams.
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  • Create and release lighting components using CATIA V6.
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  • Review A-class surfaces, craftsmanship, manufacturability, and design feasibility.
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  • Collaborate with Tier-1 suppliers on component design, cost, mass, joining methods, molding, and testing.
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  • Support design validation and implement simulation recommendations.
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  • Ensure lighting components meet quality, functionality, manufacturing, and program requirements.
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Required Skills

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  • 6 months to 3+ years of experience as a Lighting DRE.
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  • Experience in automotive exterior lighting systems.
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  • Strong hands-on experience with CATIA V6.
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  • Knowledge of headlamps, tail lamps, and other automotive lighting components.
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  • Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, molding, joining, and testing.
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  • Experience working with Styling teams and Tier-1 suppliers.
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  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
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Lighting Design release Engineer: in Irvine

Irvine, CA
Full time

Published on 09/16/2026

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