Lighting Control Technical Designer

Signify; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Signify in India seeks a Lighting Controls Technical Designer to develop and deliver customized lighting and controls solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. You will work with sales, quotations, field services, and cross-functional teams from design through proposal and execution.

This role blends technical design with direct end-user support, contributing to high-value, complex lighting system solutions and ensuring timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics preferred) with up to 5 years' experience.
• Strong ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Solid understanding of lighting systems, controls, and electrical installations.
• Knowledge of 0-10V, DALI, DMX, BACnet, Art-Net, or TCP/IP protocols.
• Familiarity with BMS/EMS or automation systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IES, ASHRAE codes and emergency lighting controls.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects through design to completion and assist in proposal development.
• Design and develop lighting control systems for interior, exterior, and site applications.
• Review electrical and architectural docs to tailor control system solutions.
• Generate layouts, schematics, and drawings using AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Develop BOMs, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support proposals and delivery.
• Provide technical support for existing and new opportunities.
• Assist commissioning and installation with detailed design documentation.
• Manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Lighting systems knowledge

Electrical drawings interpretation

0-10V / DALI / DMX / BACnet / Art-Net

TCP/IP protocols

BMS / EMS / automation systems

NEC / IES / ASHRAE codes

Communication / collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronics)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lighting Controls Technical Designer to join our Genlyte Design Team. In this role, you will develop and deliver customized lighting and controls solutions for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications. You will collaborate closely with sales, quotations, field services, and cross‑functional teams to support projects from initial design through proposal and execution. This position combines technical design expertise with direct agent and end user support, playing a key role in delivering high‑value, complex lighting system solutions.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Participate in customer projects through all phases from design to proposal through completion. You will be primarily involved in design applications/solutions and assist in proposal development of high‑value/high‑complexity projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in projects through all phases—from design and proposal development to execution and completion
• Design and develop lighting control systems for interior, exterior and site & area style applications
• Review electrical and architectural documentation (reflected ceiling plans, riser diagrams, panel schedules, fixture schedules, and power plans) to create tailored controls system solutions
• Generate project‑specific device layouts, schematics, and drawings using tools such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• Develop bills of materials, submittal packages, and supporting technical documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Product Management, Technical Support, Quotations) and external stakeholders to support proposals and project delivery
• Provide technical expertise to support existing and new business opportunities
• Support commissioning and installation through detailed design documentation
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are met

Critical Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics preferred), with relevant experience up to 5 years preferred.
• Strong experience interpreting electrical drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD & Bluebeam.
• Solid understanding of lighting systems, controls, and electrical installations.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as 0‑10V, DALI, DMX, BACnet, Art‑Net, or TCP/IP.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), or automation systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IES, ASHRAE) and emergency lighting controls.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and business needs.

Benefits

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.