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 Solid Works.
• 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 Solid Works 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, AGi
  32, or Solid Works 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.