Lighting Design & Release Engineer
Dearborn Full-time Mid-level DevOps & Release
At a glance
Mid-level DevOps & Release role at EDAG. Dearborn · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $120,000–$167,500 across the United States.
Estimated pay
EDAG has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$120,000 – $167,500
What the middle half of mid-level DevOps & release roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 193 postings that stated pay, median $140,000. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.
RoleDevOps & Release
SeniorityMid-level
LocationDearborn
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 9d ago
Role brief
devopsroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Lead lighting components such as headlamps and rear lamps from engineering design through release
- Turn vehicle and system needs into component specifications, interface definitions and design outputs
- Coordinate design development, supplier inputs, tooling and production release
- Bring optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, sealing and styling needs together in the lamp design
- Maintain DFMEAs, coordinate validation tests and help resolve issues through vehicle builds and launch
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required
- At least five years developing and releasing automotive lighting from early design through launch
- Working familiarity with 3DEXPERIENCE, DFMEA and engineering change processes
- Advanced English proficiency at C1 or C2 level
Who this fits
This mid-level engineering role suits someone with automotive lighting experience spanning concept through production launch. The position is a six-month contract and is located in Dearborn, Michigan or Long Beach, California.
From the employer
WHO WE ARE
Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a LIGHTING DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.
DESCRIPTION
THINGS POSSIBLE
WITH YOU
Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a LIGHTING DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.
DESCRIPTION
- Lead engineering development and release of automotive lighting components, such as headlamps, rear lamps, and auxiliary lamps
- Translate system and vehicle requirements into component specifications, interfaces, and design deliverables
- Coordinate concept development, design maturation, supplier deliverables, tooling, and production release
- Manage integration of optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, sealing, and styling requirements
- Develop and maintain DFMEAs and support validation planning and issue resolution
- Coordinate testing and verification, including photometric, environmental, durability, vibration, thermal, and water-ingress testing as applicable
- Support vehicle builds, design reviews, regulatory-compliance activities, and production launch
- Maintain product data and engineering release information in 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 5 years of experience developing and releasing automotive lighting components from concept through launch
- Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), DFMEA, and engineering change processes
- Additional relevant skills: lighting optics, photometry, beam patterns, light-source technology, and lamp performance targets; applicable vehicle lighting regulations and certification processes for target markets; lamp packaging, styling interfaces, sealing, condensation, thermal management, materials, and manufacturing processes; electrical interfaces, wiring/connectors, diagnostics, and integration with vehicle controls; validation planning, test-result review, supplier quality, and production-readiness activities
- Location: Dearborn Michigan or Long Beach California
- English (C1-C2)
- 6 months contract
THINGS POSSIBLE
WITH YOU
JazzHr Privacy Policy
DevOps & Release work from LinkedIn, X, Reddit and Upwork, in one list.
Each morning you get everything that fits, strongest first.
DevOps & Release
Find me workBy the team behind devopsroles.