Automotive Front & Rear Lights Designer – Siemens NX / CATIA

Expand your playground with a fast-growing global engineering group.

At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and shape the future within a company for which innovation is inseparable from engineering. New forms of mobility, autonomous vehicles, the factory of the future, augmented reality. These are the daily concerns of our 15,000 ingenious talents in over 30 countries.

Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or experienced, an engineer or a project manager, at SEGULA you will find the opportunity that will give new meaning to your career.

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At SEGULA Technologies, diversity, fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our HR policy. Our jobs are open to everyone, regardless of gender, social and cultural background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or disability.

We are looking for a talented and technology-passionate designer to join our automotive design team. You will be responsible for designing and developing advanced lighting systems, from the first sketch to series integration.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Conceptual Design and Development:

• Create concepts and sketches (2D/3D) for headlamps and lighting systems, aligned with the vehicle's design theme and market trends.

• Develop and manage design layouts (packaging) for the integration of parts into the overall body assembly.

• Create high-precision virtual 3D models (Class A Surface) for optical components and housings.

• Participate in defining and validating "Character Lines" and the brand's lighting signature (DRL - Daytime Running Lights, optical signatures).

B. Engineering and Detailing:

• Collaborate with opto-mechanical engineers to optimize the design from the perspective of light performance, thermal management, and assembly.

• Define the geometry and critical tolerances for lenses, reflectors, diffusers, and housings.

• Ensure compliance with mandatory regulatory standards (ECE, SAE, FMVSS, etc.) regarding beam pattern, light intensity, and durability.

• Create and manage the 2D documentation package (technical drawings) for prototypes and series production.

C. Collaboration and Integration:

• Work proactively with Exterior Design, Interior Design, and Color & Trim teams to ensure visual consistency.

• Participate in technical reviews with product, quality, and purchasing engineers.

• Support the team in the selection of materials (polycarbonate, PMMA, elastomers, finishes) and technologies (molding, coatings).

• Communicate and coordinate with external suppliers to validate design feasibility and manufacturing processes.

D. Prototyping and Validation:

• Support the prototyping process (mock-ups, functional prototypes).

• Participate in testing and validation (fit-checks, aesthetic reviews, bench, and vehicle tests).

• Implement necessary design changes based on feedback from the prototyping and testing phases.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Automotive Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in designing automotive components, with a focus on lighting systems.

• A demonstrative portfolio with relevant projects (concepts or series production parts) is mandatory.

E. Technical Competencies (Hard Skills):

• Mandatory: Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD solution for surface design (preferably CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX).

• Mandatory: Knowledge of optical principles and automotive lighting technologies (LED, Matrix LED, Adaptive Driving Beam, Laser, OLED).

• Mandatory: Knowledge of standards and regulations in the automotive lighting field (ECE, SAE).

• Desired: Experience with visual rendering environments (Keyshot, VRED) and the virtual/clay modeling workflow

• Desired: Understanding of manufacturing processes for plastic components (injection molding, metallization).

F. Personal Competencies (Soft Skills):

• Analytical and creative thinking, attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Flexibility and an innovative mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 1.5 years of design, release, and CAD packaging experience
• Experience designing and developing large injection-molded components
• Knowledge of injection molding, painting, and decorating plastic components
• Experience releasing both mechanical and electrical components
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and database applications
• OEM or supplier design and release experience
• Proficiency with Catia V5, NX, and Teamcenter
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation plans

Our world is dynamic, full of opportunities and our clients and colleagues constantly inspire us. However, we know that performance and engagement also depend on a healthy work environment that values people and their well-being.

That’s why we have created a benefits package designed to make your life more comfortable in our team, where you can feel supported and appreciated.

Here’s what we offer:

• Hybrid work schedule: We offer you flexibility! You can work from home or the office, depending on your needs and the company’s requirements, in coordination with your managers.💻🏢
• Meal vouchers 🍽️
• Easter and Christmas gift vouchers (discretionary): During the holidays, you will receive gift vouchers on a separate card, helping you enjoy shopping and surprise your loved ones with beautiful presents. 🎁
• Private clinic medical subscription: With the medical subscription we provide, you can ensure that your health is taken care of efficiently and comfortably. 🏥
• Discounts at partner dental clinics: Take advantage of discounts at our partner dental clinics to maintain your oral health at a more affordable price. 🦷
• Internal Courses: LinkedIn Learning and other internal tools💻
• Referral bonuses: We offer you attractive bonuses for recommending talented new colleagues. 💶
• Christmas party: An annual tradition that we look forward to, where we reconnect and enjoy together in a festive atmosphere! 🎉

Other benefits according to legal provisions:

• Reimbursement for glasses.👓
• Reimbursement for business travel.🚗

Let’s shape the future together!