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Visual Comfort & Co.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Visual Comfort & Co., Skokie, Illinois, United States, 60077

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Reporting directly to Director Engineering (Electrical) within the Engineering department, The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for LED driver and electronic components design and development, qualifying new power supplies and guiding suppliers through new product development.

Responsibilities

Selects, evaluates, and qualifies power supplies and control components for new products.

Collaborates with suppliers on developing new power supplies.

Leads design and evaluation of LED drivers, controls, and electrical projects (including IoT and connected lighting).

Troubleshoots power supplies, analog, and digital circuits.

Oversees Lab Technicians’ electrical testing and provides technical guidance.

Mentor junior engineers.

Works collaboratively to achieve company goals and resolve issues.

Upholds Visual Comfort Company values and maintain reliability, punctuality, and effective workplace presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in electrical engineering

7 years designing phase-cut dimmable LED drivers

Skilled in Buck, Boost, Flyback, LLC topologies

Experienced in power supply qualification and reliability testing

Understanding of US/EU market requirements and safety standards

Proficient in EMI mitigation and lighting control protocols (0-10V, DALI, DMX)

Uses oscilloscopes, power meters, electronic loads

Familiar with PSpice, LTspice simulation tools

Works independently; meets objectives

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Effectively manages multiple priorities and adapts to change

Collaborates well in teams and communicates clearly via email, chat, phone

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

401(k) Employer Match

Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Programs

Closed on all major holidays

Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products

Compensation Range: $125,000 - $135,000

Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Retail

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