Senior Product Design Engineer (Commercial LED Lighting)
Senior Product Design Engineer
A leading U.S.-based manufacturer of specification-grade commercial LED lighting solutions serving corporate, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, education, and retail markets seeks a Senior Product Design Engineer to lead the engineering development of commercial LED lighting fixtures from concept through design release. This role is responsible for translating product concepts into production-ready engineering packages while ensuring compliance, manufacturability, performance, and cost objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop commercial LED lighting products from concept to release.
Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
Develop BOMs, engineering documentation, and release packages.
Conduct prototype builds, thermal testing, ingress protection testing, and product validation.
Support UL 1598, LM79, LM80, CSA, and other certification activities.
Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, and manufacturing teams on product costs and sourcing.
Participate in design reviews and stage-gate product development processes.
Provide technical support for production, sales, customer service, and product improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in product design, mechanical engineering, or lighting product development.
Advanced SolidWorks proficiency and strong GD&T knowledge.
Experience designing products utilizing sheet metal, extrusions, castings, plastics, welding, and injection molding.
Strong understanding of LED technology, drivers, controls, and thermal management.
Experience with interior and exterior lighting fixture design.
Knowledge of UL 1598, LM79, LM80, IP-rated enclosure design, and environmental testing.
Industry knowledge of LED, driver, and controls manufacturers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Revit, AGi32, or SolidWorks Composer.
Background in commercial, architectural, or specification-grade lighting.
Why Apply?
Opportunity to develop innovative commercial LED lighting products.
Join a growing manufacturer with a strong engineering and product development culture.
Work on products used in high-profile commercial and institutional projects. Remote flexibility available for highly qualified candidates.
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We are Executive Recruiters with a proprietary search methodology dedicated to bringing people together in the Lighting, Controls, and related Cleantech Industries.
We Recruit Proven Performers #WRPP within the Sales, Product Management, Business Development and Engineering disciplines with Industry Titans to Leading Edge Start Ups.
Visit www.ESPprosearch.com for additional opportunities. Connect on LinkedIn and follow our Company Page to remain current on our latest opportunities.
Contact:
Eric S. Pollack
ESP PROSEARCH, LLC
786 573 9273
[email protected]
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A leading U.S.-based manufacturer of specification-grade commercial LED lighting solutions serving corporate, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, education, and retail markets seeks a Senior Product Design Engineer to lead the engineering development of commercial LED lighting fixtures from concept through design release. This role is responsible for translating product concepts into production-ready engineering packages while ensuring compliance, manufacturability, performance, and cost objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop commercial LED lighting products from concept to release.
Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
Develop BOMs, engineering documentation, and release packages.
Conduct prototype builds, thermal testing, ingress protection testing, and product validation.
Support UL 1598, LM79, LM80, CSA, and other certification activities.
Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, and manufacturing teams on product costs and sourcing.
Participate in design reviews and stage-gate product development processes.
Provide technical support for production, sales, customer service, and product improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in product design, mechanical engineering, or lighting product development.
Advanced SolidWorks proficiency and strong GD&T knowledge.
Experience designing products utilizing sheet metal, extrusions, castings, plastics, welding, and injection molding.
Strong understanding of LED technology, drivers, controls, and thermal management.
Experience with interior and exterior lighting fixture design.
Knowledge of UL 1598, LM79, LM80, IP-rated enclosure design, and environmental testing.
Industry knowledge of LED, driver, and controls manufacturers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Revit, AGi32, or SolidWorks Composer.
Background in commercial, architectural, or specification-grade lighting.
Why Apply?
Opportunity to develop innovative commercial LED lighting products.
Join a growing manufacturer with a strong engineering and product development culture.
Work on products used in high-profile commercial and institutional projects. Remote flexibility available for highly qualified candidates.
ESP PROSEARCH:
We are Executive Recruiters with a proprietary search methodology dedicated to bringing people together in the Lighting, Controls, and related Cleantech Industries.
We Recruit Proven Performers #WRPP within the Sales, Product Management, Business Development and Engineering disciplines with Industry Titans to Leading Edge Start Ups.
Visit www.ESPprosearch.com for additional opportunities. Connect on LinkedIn and follow our Company Page to remain current on our latest opportunities.
Contact:
Eric S. Pollack
ESP PROSEARCH, LLC
786 573 9273
[email protected]
ESPprosearch.com
Connect with me!