LED Hardware Engineer
OPmobility ·
- Category
- Hardware
Automotive LED component engineer in Monterrey who supports lighting design across global projects: selecting and qualifying LED components, defining operating and thermal conditions, and partnering with systems, electronics, optics, CAE, quality and purchasing teams to hit technical, quality and cost targets. Requires 3+ years in automotive/industrial lighting with an LED focus.
JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The LED component engineer supports design of systems, electronics, optics with LED component selection, evaluation and with LED design expertise.
He/she is experienced with automotive/industrial lighting designs and tools and selecting LED component parameters/materials to meet technical, quality and cost targets.
The role is a global role to support lighting projects design in all regions.
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Cooperates with systems, electronics, optics, mechanics, CAE and quality team to optimize automotive lighting design.
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Cooperates with purchasing commodity team to identify new potential LED components and suppliers to improve cost, quality and to define the supplier strategy
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Releases LED into the component database and calculation tool for new applications design.
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Is capable to propose, design and calculate LED working conditions with respect to feasibility, thermal design and cost.
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Is responsible to maintain and contribute to LED component selection rules and standardizations.
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Cooperates with component manufacturers to mature technical solutions and evaluate new component types with a focus on reliability and low-cost.
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Technically supporting lighting designs review in applications with respect to LED selection, their operation conditions, cost optimizations and design feasibility
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Participate in cost reduction workshops to guide LED selection definition to reach best value for money
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Respects all company internal rules especially with respect to Health, Safety and Sustainability
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S):
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BE or ME in Electrical Engineering or Optical Engineering
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Very good level of English communication skills (C1)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):
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3+ Years working experience in industrial/automotive lighting industry with strong focus to LED technologies.
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Good Know-how of LED technology, requirements and standards
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Good understanding of thermal concept and relevant LED operation condition impact
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Basic expertise in electronics design and processes applied in automotive design
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Elementary overview of LED component supply base
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