Lighting Driver Module (LDM) Engineer

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Lighting Driver Module (LDM) Engineer. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!
Hourly pay range $40-$43/hr
Location: Dearborn, MI
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Work Model: Hybrid (On-site 4 days/week: Monday-Thursday)

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, release, and ensure quality assurance of next-generation automotive lighting electronics-specifically Lighting Driver Modules (LDMs).
• Partner with the lead engineer to own a defined subset of LDM components, requirements, and design deliverables.
• Lead and facilitate design reviews with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Develop, review, and maintain all quality and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and certification requirements (FMVSS, ECE, RF certification, homologation, etc.).
• Create and execute comprehensive Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for bench, HIL, and vehicle-level testing aligned to program milestones (DCV, PEC, FEC).
• Track validation status and issues using FEDE, JIRA, and program-specific tools.
• Manage component and system releases within WERS.
• Support vehicle program launches by driving issue resolution and presenting status to management.
• Collaborate with IVI, Body Exterior, Vehicle Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure interface compatibility and manufacturing readiness.
• Travel to supplier sites and Ford assembly plants for design reviews, launch readiness, APQP, and PPAP approvals.
• Additional deliverables may include: FEDE BOM, Netcom Message List, ARXML files, Device Transmittal updates, VSCS documentation, ED&T and Mountain charts, and ESOW support.
• Conduct weekly Warranty Parts Center (WPC) reviews with suppliers.
• Participate in weekly warranty performance reviews with suppliers and PVT teams.
• Maintain warranty databases and dashboards (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint).
• Prepare and present warranty analysis to management and program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Quality and FCSD teams on root-cause investigations and improvement actions.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years in automotive electrical system design, validation, and testing (hardware, software, or systems engineering).
• Product Engineering: Own defined LDM components and design deliverables; lead design reviews and support program launches; collaborate with cross-functional teams for interface compatibility and readiness; travel as needed for supplier and plant support.
• Release Engineering: Manage component/system releases in WERS; support Netcom Message List, ARXML, Device Transmittal, VSCS, ED&T charts, ESOW.
• Quality Engineering: Maintain quality and compliance documentation; ensure regulatory and certification compliance.
• Systems Engineering: Develop and execute DVPs for bench, HIL, and vehicle-level testing; track validation status using FEDE, JIRA, and program tools.
• Proficiency with vehicle network tools (e.g., CANalyzer) preferred.
• Experience with 48V electrical system development or testing is a strong plus.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree; Preferred: Master's Degree.

Benefits
As a Lighting Driver Module (LDM) Engineer with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
• Paid time off, including holidays
• 529 college savings program

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For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.

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