Lighting Engineering Specialist

• Lead product development projects across the full lifecycle, from concept through launch and post-launch support.
• Translate product requirements into engineering designs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop and refine 3D models and detailed product designs using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor).
• Evaluate design feasibility and reliability; balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and quality.
• Conduct engineering analyses and simulations (thermal, optical, mechanical) to optimize product designs.
• Collaborate with suppliers on component selection and sourcing considerations.

Testing & Compliance

• Oversee product validation, safety, performance, and compliance testing (e.g., electrical safety, photometric testing).
• Work with third-party labs and internal teams to ensure products meet industry standards and certification requirements (UL, DLC, etc.).
• Analyze test data and iterate designs to resolve issues and improve performance.

Prototyping & Iteration

• Lead rapid prototyping cycles, coordinate prototype builds, and hands-on evaluation.
• Drive design iterations based on test results, field feedback, and engineering reviews.
• Document design changes and maintain engineering revision control throughout development.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams - industrial design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and marketing - to align requirements and schedules.
• Prepare engineering input for product roadmaps, cost targets, and production readiness reviews.
• Provide technical support to marketing for product collateral (spec sheets, manuals, presentations) and customer questions.

Project & Documentation

• Manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables to meet internal milestones.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and test protocols.
• Communicate technical status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

• Lighting industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Design, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in product development engineering, preferably in lighting, electrical products, or related hardware.
• Proficiency with CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360, etc.).
• Understanding of lighting technologies (LED drivers, optics, thermal management), electrical safety, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with prototyping, test planning, and design verification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects with cross-functional partners.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills., * Experience working with lighting product standards and certifications (UL, DLC, ENERGY STAR).
• Knowledge of lighting photometrics and optical design software (e.g., AGi32, DIALux).
• Familiarity with DFMA principles and cost-effective design methodologies.
• Exposure to marketing support for technical product collateral., * Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• CAD tools: 1 year (Required)
• lighting industry: 1 year (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule, * Make a Real Impact: Lead meaningful product innovations that shape commercial lighting environments and directly influence how people experience spaces every day.
• Human-Centered, Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, people-first environment where engineers, designers, and business leaders collaborate openly, respect each other’s expertise, and value thoughtful problem-solving over hierarchy.
• Grow With Purpose: Develop your skills and career alongside emerging lighting technologies and market trends, with leadership that invests in learning, mentorship, and long-term professional growth.

Pay: $27.00 - $45.00 per hour, * Flexible schedule

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement