Senior Electrical Engineer

Corporate Skokie, 7400 Linder Ave, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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 provide technical guidance.
• 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 required
• 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

We Provide:

• 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.

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).