Senior Design Engineer

Overview

Lead electro‑mechanical product development from concept to production in NYC.

Key Responsibilities

• dfm
• cad modeling
• prototyping
• thermal testing
• engineering change
• project management

Tasks

Position Summary: Responsible for product development from concept through production, leading electro-mechanical product design and/or redesign, part assembly and detailed part drawings. This position is based in our New York City showroom. -Utilizes best practices, including DFM, DFA, and tolerance stack analysis in collaboration with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure designs are optimized for cost, quality, and performance. -Collaborates with and influences cross functional members of the design team, presenting and communicating project status updates. Mentors and leads other engineers. -Simultaneously manages multiple projects while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external partners to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions. -Generates and revises CAD models, component inspection, prototype build and product testing. -Initiates and develops multiple concepts for new products from Market Requirement Specification (MRS). -Develops and documents thermal, photometric, regulatory testing plans. -Manages prototyping, testing, and assembly of samples and maintains engineering-related equipment at the NYC satellite office. -Attends or leads team meetings on the product delivery system for each major product. When heading a project, the senior design engineer is expected to run these meetings. -Points out weak points in designs, works with cross functional team to minimize or remove all that exist. -Attend in person designer meetings or visit New York-area job sites as needed. -Travel to Headquarters in Texas 4–5 times per year (approximately 3 nights per trip) for collaboration with factory teams. -Provide advanced notice to factory-based Engineering Technicians for project coordination and support. -Maintains project timelines and determines course corrective actions if required on a project. -Design work varies form new product development to product enhancements and may involve work with problem jobs or field fixes. -Develops and distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, bills of material and parts tracking. Brings forth the solutions mentioned above, does not simply identify problems. -Navigates the regulatory aspects of a project completely without support.

Requirements

• ip portfolio
• autocad
• solidworks
• led technology
• project management
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-High experience with IP portfolio development and management -Detailed knowledge of UL and CSA standards and the NEC -Experience with Project Management -High sense of urgency with ability to prioritize multiple projects. -Waterfall/gate style product development experience. Experience with Agile a secondary priority. -Detailed knowledge of castings (die and investment), forgings, plastic injection moldings, extrusions, machining, heat sink design, sheet metal, surface treatments (powder coating, painting, plating), stamping, drawing. -Based in NYC showroom with local and domestic travel as described in the position summary. -Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. -Extensive experience with IP testing, gasket design and thermal simulations. -Experienced in 2D, 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks). -Moderate knowledge of some or all the CE, NOM, IEC standards -5+ years’ experience with lighting product development -Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electromechanical, or other technical/analytical field -Previous ERP software experience. -Moderate knowledge in light sources and LED Technologies, including LEDs, COBs, PCBs, Drivers, Control Systems, thermal management (simulation and testing) -Knowledge of Lean and ideally Kaizen, continuous improvement, poka-yoke, 5S. -Moderate knowledge of electrical circuits, reliability, wiring, control protocols

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Benefits

-Smoke free workplace.

About Lucifer Lighting

-Founded with a passion for exceptional lighting design and quality manufacturing. -Specializes in crafting architectural lighting solutions that blend aesthetics and performance. -Known for unique, customizable products suited for both residential and commercial spaces. -Offers a wide range of high-end, energy-efficient lighting products that redefine environments. -Provides solutions for a variety of projects, from upscale residential builds to large-scale commercial developments. -Excels in delivering lighting that enhances the architectural features and experience of any space. -Their products are designed with the intent to integrate seamlessly into different environments. -Pioneering designs have made them a sought-after name in the world of architectural lighting.

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