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Hyundai Motor Company

Lighting Engineer

Ypsilanti, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

S. automotive lighting regulations (i.e., FMVSS 108) * Understanding of ECE and/or Canadian lighting regulations (i.e., CMVSS) is beneficial * Familiarity with IIHS headlamp testing and/or headlamp ...

Ford Motor Company

Designer - Lighting

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$86K - $166K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Awareness of global automotive lighting technology, regulations and trends to ensure Ford competes with the ability to lead. * Demonstrated creative exterior/interior/component design perceptions and ...

JVIS

Lighting Technical Sales

Shelby Township, MI · On-site

Needs to be well versed in Automotive Lighting Design. Interior // Exterior. Must be knowledgeable of lighting technology including current and future trends. Must be able to create leads at various ...

Ford Motor Company

Designer - Lighting

Dearborn, MI · Hybrid

$86K - $166K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Awareness of global automotive lighting technology, regulations and trends to ensure Ford competes with the ability to lead. * Demonstrated creative exterior/interior/component design perceptions and ...

JVIS USA LLC

Lighting Technical Sales

Shelby, MI · On-site

Needs to be well versed in Automotive Lighting Design. Interior // Exterior. Must be knowledgeable of lighting technology including current and future trends. Must be able to create leads at various ...

JVIS

Lighting Technical Sales

Shelby Township, MI

Needs to be well versed in Automotive Lighting Design. Interior // Exterior. Must be knowledgeable of lighting technology including current and future trends. Must be able to create leads at various ...

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What is an automotive lighting?

An Automotive Lighting job involves designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing lighting systems for vehicles. This includes headlights, taillights, interior lighting, and advanced technologies like LED and adaptive lighting. Professionals in this field work with engineers, designers, and manufacturers to ensure lighting meets safety regulations, enhances visibility, and improves aesthetics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an automotive lighting position?

To excel in Automotive Lighting, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, knowledge of automotive lighting systems, and experience with lighting design software such as CATIA or SolidWorks, often complemented by a relevant degree. Familiarity with industry standards, photometric testing, and tools like MATLAB or LabVIEW is commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills in this field. These capabilities ensure the development of high-quality, reliable lighting solutions that meet safety standards and customer expectations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an automotive lighting engineer?

Automotive Lighting engineers typically spend their days designing and developing lighting systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as design, testing, and manufacturing, and ensuring that products comply with regulations and quality standards. They frequently use CAD software for modeling, conduct simulations and photometric analysis, and participate in prototype development and validation testing. Regular communication with suppliers and customers may also be part of the role to address technical requirements and resolve issues. This role combines hands-on technical work with teamwork and continuous process improvement.

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Account Manager - Automotive Lighting - EVs

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA.

Northville, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 hours ago

Job description

Account Manager - Automotive Lighting - EVs
Location Northville, USA
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
YOUR TASKS
Forvia Hellais seeking its next great Account Manager - Automotive Lighting EV to join our team. The primaryfunction of this role will be to partnerwith external OEM customers to obtain lighting program awards. This individualwill be joining a well established and growing global team that is helping tomove the automotive market forward.
About Us
FORVIA - HELLAis a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under theumbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands forhigh-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the sametime, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spareparts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purposevehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of €4.4billion in the seven-month short fiscal year 2022.
DailyResponsibilities
  • Drive Exterior and Interior Lighting sales for NEVS customers.
  • Partner with Program Management to define the customer strategy for product groups.
  • Maintain a strong customer network to identify customers' needs, align with company strategy and coordinate the activities.
  • Lead acquisitions and ensure the profitable growth of the account. During series development you are responsible for the commercial and contractual part of the Engineering Change Management.
  • Plan and execute prices and reimbursements of your projects. In case of deviations, you actively trigger the needed actions to ensure the budget.
  • Actively steer the activities across all functions to achieve a solution considering all interests

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of sales experience in a similar position within the automotive lighting industry
  • Understanding of the full automotive lighting product scope, including exterior and interior systems (e.g., headlamps, rear lamps, ambient lighting, electronic modules) is a plus.
  • Experience working with NEVS customers and established customer network (primarily Tesla)
  • Open-minded personality, easy to approach, and able to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
  • Strong interest in selling highly innovative and technically complex products

Why ForviaHella?
  • Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
  • Industry leading health benefits program
  • Lucrative PTO policy
  • Competitive 401K matching
    Extensive career and training opportunities
  • Annual Bonuses
  • Onsite Wellness Center / Workout Facilities
  • On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
  • Team and company wide events
  • And much more!

Please feelfree to apply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. ForviaHella is dedicated to the development and future advancement of all of ouremployees.
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18420.
HELLA Corporate Center USA, Inc.
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