Peripherals Design Engineer (Lighting)

You’ll be our:- Peripherals Design Engineer (Lighting)

You’ll be based at: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

What you’ll do at Ather: 

This role is for an engineer who would take care of design and development of Lighting systems and optics for electric two wheeler projects.

• Design and development of  Lighting and optics for various vehicle platforms eg. Head Lamp , Tail lamp , Indicators etc. 

• Testing and Validation of systems designed and interactions between them by understanding the vehicle architecture.

• Design and Development of prototypes meeting stringent aesthetics and functional requirements

• Ensuring manufacturability of lighting components and drive quality controls.

• Reviewing Tools, Jigs, Fixtures and End of Line test equipment at supplier locations.

• Responsible for Electromechanical Interaction and Impact Analysis and Tolerance stack-up.

• Coordinate & execute testing including Thermals, Sealing, Vibration, Shock, and structural tests across 3D Printed prototypes , off the tool & process samples and DVT of Lights.

• Participate in and contribute to DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DFC, DFS, DFR, and component selection/derating reviews carry out RCA on field failures and implement/recommend CAPA.

• Participate in regulatory tests such as UL, ARAI, BIS, IEC standards for electrical/electronic assemblies.

• Problem solving using industry best practices such as 5-Why analysis, Fishbone diagram, RCA methodologies etc.

• Project execution following PMP, Agile methodologies.

• Work with cross functional teams to execute upon Lighting projects with complete ownership of the tasks assigned.
  
  

Here’s what we are looking for: 

• Experience in designing complex automotive lamps with challenging aesthetic requirements. 

• Experience in material selection , manufacturing process for Plastics, sheet metal and casting.

• Good knowledge on regulatory standards of automotive lighting 

• Advanced knowledge in fasteners, inserts, surface treatment methodologies,  and engineering plastics used for electronic packaging and vehicle peripherals.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, generation of First Article Report (FAR).

• Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, AFMEA DFM, DFA, DFC, DFR, DFS, Poka-Yoke methods and techniques, sealing and venting mechanisms.

• Experience of working in at least one complete product development life cycle.

• Knowledge on APQP, PFEMA, and basics of tool design will be an added advantage .

• Exposure to PPAP and Supplier quality audits .

• Understanding of electronics components will be an added advantage. 

• Exposure to PCBA interaction and packaging of the same in an enclosure considering the power dissipation, EMI/EMC requirements.

• Knowledge on Thermal design including interface materials and simulation will be an added advantage.

• Experience with working on SW tools such as Catia , NX , SOLIDWORKS, PLM Tools (Teamcenter, JIRA etc..), FMEA tools, Pugh Matrix and Basic understanding of CAE tools such as Ansys Speos, Lucid Shape etc. 

• Understanding of Arduino Programming will be an added advantage.

• A good team player with interpersonal planning and good communication skills.
  
  
  

You bring to Ather: 

• A graduate degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or any other equivalent degree from a reputed institute.

• 2 - 4 years of experience in design and development in automotive lighting.