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Electrical Engineer – LED Lighting Product Design

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We’re looking for a motivated Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic product development team focused on designing and testing advanced LED luminaires and lighting systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects across multiple departments and to help create products that bring real value to homes, businesses, and communities.

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About the Role
The Electrical Engineer will be hands-on in the design, development, and testing of electrical components in LED lighting products. From concept through to production, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring product performance, safety, and manufacturability. This position allows for creativity and problem-solving, while working collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams.

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Key Responsibilities

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    Design and test LED circuits and driver systems for lighting products

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    Select and integrate LED/driver combinations based on performance and application

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    Create PCB layouts and drawings (Altium or similar tools)

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    Perform thermal analysis using CAD and CFD software

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    Build and maintain Bills of Material (BOM) using ERP systems

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    Ensure products meet UL, CSA, ETL, Intertek, and other certification standards

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    Develop and troubleshoot lighting circuits, controls, and related electronics

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    Conduct hands-on testing of prototypes and integrate systems into full assemblies

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    Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure manufacturability and efficiency

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    Conduct design and failure mode analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA)

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    Support agency testing for compliance (FCC, UL, CSA, etc.)

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    Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle

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    Provide field troubleshooting and support for released products

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    Contribute to engineering change requests and product updates as needed

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    Help improve engineering processes and product development workflows

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Qualifications

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    Strong understanding of analog circuit design and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE)

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    Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium )

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    Experience in troubleshooting, bench testing, and system-level debugging

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    Working knowledge of EMI mitigation and grounding techniques

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    Effective communicator and creative problem-solver

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    Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team

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    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Education & Experience

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    Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a similar technical field

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    At least 2 years of experience in new product development or sustaining engineering

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    Background in electro-mechanical product design is a strong plus

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Travel Requirements

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    Up to 10% domestic and international travel

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What’s Offered

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    Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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    401(k) with employer match

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    Tuition reimbursement

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    Paid time off and holidays

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    Volunteer time off

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Salary
Compensation will depend on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

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Company DescriptionLabor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.
Thank you!Company DescriptionLabor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.rnrnThank you!