Hareendranath Kallen

Experienced Automotive Exterior Lighting Design Engineer with a strong background in designing, developing, and validating innovative lighting systems for passenger and commercial vehicles. Skilled in managing end-to-end product development from concept to production, ensuring compliance with global regulations and OEM standards. Proficient in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA), and DFMEA processes. Adept at cross-functional collaboration with styling, electronics & Manufacturing team to deliver lighting solutions.

Detail-oriented Automotive Exterior Lighting Design Engineer with hands-on experience in the Fine Tuning Department, specializing in the refinement and optimization of lighting systems for performance, aesthetics, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to bridge design intent with real-world functionality through iterative testing, simulation, and calibration. Skilled in working closely with styling, optics,and validation teams to deliver high-quality lighting solutions that meets OEM requirements.

Design and develop exterior lighting components including headlamps, tail lamps, DRLs, and signal lamps. Collaborate with styling and engineering teams to integrate lighting designs with vehicle aesthetics and functional requirements. Conduct optical simulations and performance validations using industry-standard tools. Ensure compliance with regional and international lighting regulations (FMVSS, ECE, CCC, etc.). Support prototype development, testing, and design reviews throughout the product lifecycle. I