Lighting Measurement Engineer

Job Title: Lighting Measurement Engineer
Location: Crewe - Fully On-site
Contract: Until 23/12/2025 (with scope to extend)

Are you passionate about automotive lighting and photometry? Do you thrive in an innovative environment where your expertise can shine? Our client is seeking a dynamic Lighting Measurement Engineer to join their Exterior Lighting Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive lighting components!

Main Purpose of the Job:
As a Lighting Measurement Engineer, you will be responsible for measuring light sources in both vehicle and lab settings. Your role will involve producing detailed test reports on performance, maintaining dark room and light tunnel facilities, and ensuring calibration for all measurement equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Measurement of Lighting Components:Conduct photometric measurements on all lighting components, both in-lab and in-vehicle.
• Report Generation:Create and compile comprehensive test summaries and detailed reports.
• Calibration Management:Maintain and plan equipment calibration and audits, ensuring accurate measurement capabilities.
• Facility Maintenance:Oversee the upkeep of dark room facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with feature owners, suppliers, and various internal departments to communicate measurement results and analyses.

Position in organisation:

You will be part of the innovative Exterior Lighting Team, reporting directly to the Technical Manager and collaborating with the Head of Exterior Lighting. Your role will involve high levels of communication across departments, ensuring seamless coordination and prioritisation of measurement processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:Minimum HND in Electrical/Electronics; mechanical qualifications with relevant experience may also be considered.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency with photometric and optical measurement tools such as Goniometers, Spectrometers, and Imaging Colorimeters.
• Experience:Knowledge of measuring lamps, switch panels, and display illumination, including headlamps, tail lamps, interior lights, and ambient lighting.
• Technical Proficiency:Ability to read technical drawings, write clear reports, and understand electrical circuit diagrams and vehicle communication networks (CAN and LIN).
• Software Skills:Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience in CAD environments.

Additional Requirements:

• A proactive approach to collaboration and problem-solving.
• Commitment to local Health and Safety policies to ensure personal and team safety.
• Willingness to travel occasionally around UK.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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