Design Engineer Body Exterior - Lighting, Tail Lamp
ALTEN Technology USA · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $115,000-135,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days ALTEN Technology USA's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 60% of ALTEN Technology USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ALTEN Technology USA
- high 193 stale, 13 reposted of 194 open
- Hiring momentum
- 289 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ALTEN Technology USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ALTEN Technology USA.
About this role
The Lighting Design and Release Engineer at ALTEN Technology USA will be responsible for developing and releasing automotive lighting components, such as headlamps and rear lamps, from concept through production launch. This role involves coordinating mechanical design, optical performance, and supplier development while ensuring compliance with program requirements and conducting various tests to validate the components.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ALTEN Technology USA as an employer.
What you need
- Experience developing and releasing automotive lighting components from concept through launch.
- Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), DFMEA, and engineering change processes.
- Ability to coordinate with lighting suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of lighting optics, photometry, beam patterns, light-source technology, and lamp performance targets.
- Familiarity with applicable vehicle lighting regulations and certification processes for target markets.
- Understanding of lamp packaging, styling interfaces, sealing, condensation, thermal management, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with electrical interfaces, wiring/connectors, diagnostics, and integration with vehicle controls.
- Familiarity with validation planning, test-result review, supplier quality, and production-readiness activities.
Worth weighing
- On-site work required 4 days a week with remote work on Fridays.
- Salary range is $120,000-140,000, but actual salary depends on various factors.
- Role involves significant coordination with suppliers and cross-functional teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
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Listed by ALTEN Technology USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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