Electrical Design Engineering Technician

Description

Position summary:

The Electrical Design Engineering Technician is responsible for photometric testing, product performance documentation, LED driver programming, PCA design coordination, engineering prototype support, production troubleshooting, and returned-material analysis.

This role serves as a key technical resource supporting the full product lifecycle, from new product development and certification testing through manufacturing, field support, and continuous product improvement. The position works closely with design engineering, manufacturing, technical support, quality, and external testing partners to ensure accurate product performance data, reliable manufacturing processes, and consistent product quality.

Overall, Role Expectations:

The Electrical Design Engineering Technician is expected to be a hands‑on technical leader who takes ownership of assigned engineering processes, maintains accurate technical data, and provides reliable support to manufacturing and product development. The role is instrumental in ensuring product performance information, driver configurations, electrical documentation, and manufacturing processes remain accurate and aligned throughout the product lifecycle.

Measures of Success:

Performance in this role will be evaluated based on:

• Accuracy and timeliness of IES files, performance tables, and specification sheet updates.
• Reliability, calibration, and availability of photometric testing equipment.
• Accuracy and repeatability of driver programming processes.
• Completeness and accuracy of PCA BOMs and wiring schematic documentation.
• Responsiveness and effectiveness in resolving production engineering issues.
• Timely completion of engineering prototypes and certification samples.
• Quality and timeliness of RMA investigations and root‑cause reports.
• Implementation and maintenance of effective SOPs.
• Reduction in recurring programming, documentation, and production errors.

Electrical Design Engineering Technician

Engineering

Libertyville, IL

$85,000

Minimal

Full‑Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform photometric testing with Viso goniometer and coordinate testing activities with Intertek services.
• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate the Viso photometric testing machine to ensure accurate and repeatable test results.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures for photometric testing and equipment calibration.
• Review and maintain product performance data, including updates to photometric and electrical performance specifications.
• Update IES files for the entire product portfolio, including new product introductions and revisions to existing products.
• Maintain and update product specification sheets with current performance tables and verified technical data.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across IES files, specification sheets, and other product performance documentation.
• Coordinate performance data updates with engineering and other relevant departments.

2. LED Driver Programming & Controls

• Lead LED driver programming updates to align driver configurations with current IES data, product performance requirements, and engineering revisions.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and update driver programming equipment, software, and associated processes.
• Develop and maintain standardized driver programming procedures to ensure repeatability and minimize programming errors.
• Support driver programming, configuration, and troubleshooting across multiple manufacturers and platforms, including:
• Signify
• eldoLED, including Solo Drive and Eco Drive
• Optronics
• Moons
• ERP
• Lutron

• Maintain driver configuration records and programming documentation.
• Coordinate driver…