Product Development Technician (Lighting)

Omnify - Home of LumiSheet™; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting solutions company in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a detailed-oriented Product Development Coordinator to support day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will maintain schedules, assist with documentation, and support product testing. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and are proficient in Excel. This role offers flexibility and various responsibilities related to product coordination and technical support.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Lighting Technology, or a related field.
• Strong document discipline and written communication.
• Excel/Google Sheets proficiency (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Familiarity with DMX512/RDM addressing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PD schedules, risk/action logs, and decision logs.
• Assist on Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs) and SOPs.
• Prepare sample/tooling purchase orders with Sourcing.
• Set up and test DMX/RDM and SPI fixtures.

Skills

Strong document discipline

Written communication

Excel/Google Sheets proficiency

Familiarity with DMX512/RDM

Education

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering

Lighting Technology or a related field

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

CAD viewer

Job description

Role Summary

Help run day-to-day Product Development operations: organize projects, control documentation (SOP/AVL), coordinate samples and tests, keep specs and IES/SPD libraries current, and maintain schedule. This role acts as the central coordinator for the Product Development team—keeping projects, documents, and vendors aligned so work moves forward smoothly. It also includes basic DMX/SPI lighting control support, such as addressing fixtures and creating simple scenes.

Core Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Maintain PD 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.

Document Control

• Assist on Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs), Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), drawing packs, labels/markings, and packaging specifications.
• Track and update Engineering Change Orders (ECOs); make sure the newest versions are saved and shared in the correct folders or PLM system.
• Manage the IES and SPD libraries, version spec sheets and installation guides.

Samples & Pilot Builds

• Prepare sample/tooling purchase orders with Sourcing; receive, photograph, and log results.
• Run pre‑lab sanity checks (power draw, basic lumen/efficacy math, wiring checklist).
• Assemble first‑article bundles (photos, measurements, reports).
• Help with building and assembling prototypes, including wiring, labeling, and preparing samples for testing.

Controls Systems Support

• Set up and test DMX/RDM and SPI fixtures; verify polarity, termination, and grounding.
• Configure addressing, universes, and pixel maps; create basic scenes/sequences (static looks, chases, fades).
• Export show files/presets for controllers.

Release & Launch Support

• Build release bundles (datasheet, IES, certifications, instructions) for Sales/Marketing.
• Submit website/portal content requests; ensure traceable links to released revisions.

Requirements

Minimum 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SOP processes and part numbering systems.
• Basic lighting knowledge: LM‑79, TM‑30, CRI/CCT, IES files; UL/CSA familiarity.
• Hands‑on comfort with small tools and measurement (calipers, multimeter, IR thermometer).

Tools You Will Use

• Excel/Google Sheets; SharePoint/Drive; PDF editor; CAD viewer (e.g., eDrawings, DWG TrueView).
• Simple PLM or disciplined folder/version system.
• Power meter, multimeter, IR thermometer; sphere/tunnel exposure (training provided).

Benefits

Working Mode & Compensation

Core hours [e.g., 8.30–5]; some flexibility for vendor/lab contacts across time zones.