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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Exterior Lighting Systems Engineer/ Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer (W2 Position) - **Company:** Megan Soft, Inc. - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $87,360.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Microsoft Azure, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Cyber Security, Embedded Software, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Architecture, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Technical Review, Enterprise Integration, Software Coding, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us505b93b969bcd9379635d0bfd8d3847d ## About the Role * Software Development, Software Testing, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering * Software Development Previous experience writing code for automotive electronics. Use experience to judge supplier development status and perform detailed reviews. * Software Testing Perform system testing at Ford using traditional CAN based tools. Audit supplier test cases to prevent issues at Ford. * Electrical Engineering Ability to manage a supplier for deliverables and confirm the hardware software interfaces. * Systems Engineering - Ability to manage a system delivery and interface point between multiple internal and external customers of an electronics module. Experience Required: * Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical or software engineering or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in design, development, or launch of automotive lighting or similar components CAD Capable (such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter) & familiarity with CAE tools and software. * Benchmarking experience Integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements. * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload. * Ability to travel domestical and international. * Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, Power Point MS Teams, and MS Azure SharePoint. Experience Preferred: * Master's of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred). * 7+ years of experience Experience in design and release of Exterior Lighting Software literacy and mechatronics experience. * Strong understanding of statistical analysis. * 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills. * Experience with DFMEA's, PFMEA's, and SCCAF's Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known. * Ability to solve complex system issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. * Effective oral and written communication skills. * Ability to adapt your role to a variety of applications and issues as required. ## Description * HYBRID/4 days office Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level, ensuring all system interfaces of Lighting components are evaluated and validated. * Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews. * Perform and/or review & sign off technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies such as: dimensional stackups (GD&T layouts), CAE's, dynamic calculations and simulations, etc. * Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews. * Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter Develop Lighting System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DVP&Rs Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance. * Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece cost and tooling cost review. * Identify validation, durability and functional tests required as per SDS & ES. * (DVP / FEDE) Address issues with root cause analysis (8Ds, 3x5Why) and permanent corrective actions implementation. * Apply knowledge of six sigma principles. * Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process. * Deliver by applying the One Ford Behaviors. * Travel to supplier manufacturing and testing sites when required. * Travel to North America plants when required. * Hardware & PCB Design: Develop schematics, layout recommendations, and component selections for LED driver boards, power regulation circuits, and EMC filtering. * Embedded Software Development: Write and validate embedded C/C++ microcode for LIN/CAN network integration, diagnostic stacks, thermal foldback routines, and lighting animations. * AUTOSAR & Cyber Security Compliance: Ensure software architecture complies with Ford AUTOSAR standards, functional safety (ISO 26262), and cybersecurity requirements. * Thermal & Electrical Analysis: Perform thermal FEA modeling, circuit worst-case analysis (WCA), and electrical stress testing", Akkodis is seeking an Exterior Lighting Design Engineer for a Contract with a client in Dearborn, MI (Hybrid). The ideal candidate is responsible for developing and validating ligh… + 9 days ago, Akkodis is seeking an Exterior Lighting Design Engineer for a Contract with a client in Dearborn, MI (Hybrid). 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