Lighting Product Dev Technician (DMX/SPI)

Omnify; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnify is seeking a Product Development Technician (Lighting) in Markham to support day‑to‑day product development operations, organize projects, and maintain documentation. You will coordinate samples, tests, and vendor interactions, ensuring specs and libraries stay current. Basic DMX/SPI lighting control support is also part of the role.

The position handles prototype assembly, wiring, and testing support, with core hours and CAD/PLM familiarity. Salary ranges CAD 45,000–55,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Lighting Technology, or a related field.
• Strong document discipline and written communication; comfort reading basic technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Excel/Google Sheets proficiency (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, PivotTables, basic formulas).
• Familiarity with DMX512/RDM addressing and SPI pixel systems; able to create simple scenes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Product Development schedules, risk/action logs, and decision logs; prepare a weekly status update.
• Book photometry and safety tests; track ETAs for samples, tooling, and lab reports.
• Own meeting notes and follow‑ups with vendors, labs, and internal teams.
• Maintain Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs), SOPs, drawing packs, labels/markings, and packaging specifications.
• Track and update ECOs; ensure newest revisions are saved and shared in the correct folders or PLM system.
• Manage IES and SPD libraries; version spec sheets and installation guides.
• Prepare and track sample/tooling purchase orders with Sourcing; log results.
• Set up DMX/RDM and SPI fixtures; verify polarity, termination, and grounding.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Lighting Technology

Excel/Google Sheets

DMX/RDM

Education

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Lighting Technology

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

SharePoint/Drive

CAD viewer

Power meter

Multimeter

Job description

Omnify is seeking a Product Development Technician (Lighting) in Markham to support day‑to‑day product development operations, organize projects, and maintain documentation. You will coordinate samples, tests, and vendor interactions, ensuring specs and libraries stay current. Basic DMX/SPI lighting control support is also part of the role.

The position handles prototype assembly, wiring, and testing support, with core hours and CAD/PLM familiarity. Salary ranges CAD 45,000–55,000 plus benefits.