Lighting & Integration Engineer

Function: Electrical Engineering – Exterior Lighting
Contract: Full time - Permanent

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role
As a Lighting and Integration Engineer you will collaborate with the Functional Manager-Lighting to deliver our product ambitions and to shape our Beyond100+ strategy. 

The Lighting & Integration Engineer will be responsible for delivering series and prototype automotive lighting electronics and software solutions for Bentley projects, to the Bentley quality standards, on time and within budget. 

• Delivery includes definition of Electrical system requirements based on vehicle specifications, developing the interfaces to other electrical systems to support the integration of the Lighting systems for all Bentley vehicles 

• Management of suppliers to meet project deliverables to achieve quality approval at Note 1 status 

• Problem investigation and Resolution. Responsible for carrying out feasibility and concept study activities within the team. 

• Managing software releases in accordance with calibration maturity and build timing 

• Coordinate and execute validation testing utilising both vehicles and Hardware rigs 

• Coordinate and execute FuSi documentation and deliverables 

About the Team
This role is working within the Exterior Lighting team, the team goal and tasks are to create and develop future world class lighting systems and products. This agile and forward thinking team work cross functionally across the whole business, including Production, Project, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Body & Trim, Electrical Engineering and Volkswagen Group.

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be in an Electrical Engineering role with experience of automotive lighting electronics and/or system integration with an understanding of vehicle communication and/or architecture network (e.g. CAN, LIN, Flexray) and diagnostic tools (e.g. IDEX, ODIS). 

• Dynamic and proactive self-starter and the ability to work independently 

• The ability to liaise at all levels within the organisation with good communication skills, written and verbal 

• Ability to self-develop, a curious approach to new technology and be a proactive self-starter 

• Degree qualified in Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Physics or equivalent relevant experience

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100+ strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 6 January 2025

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