Distinguished Engineer – Mechanical Architectures & Manufacturability

Lutron Electronics; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth and education opportunities

Job summary

Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, United States, is looking for a seasoned engineering leader to mentor junior and mid-career engineers in mechanical design and product development. The role involves providing hands-on coaching, establishing apprenticeship models, and fostering a culture of critical thinking within the engineering teams. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 25 years of related experience are required. The company offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a dynamic technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.
• 25+ years of experience designing, developing and shipping physical products.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical coaching by working closely with teams through project lifecycle.
• Capture and codify best practices into playbooks.
• Establish apprenticeship models and guide project teams.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Problem Solving

Team Mentoring

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lutron is seeking a seasoned engineering leader with deep expertise on mechanical design, architecture and manufacturability who is passionate about teaching the craft of engineering to junior and mid-career engineers as they create world-class, smart lighting and lighting control systems. In this position, you will help to systematically upgrade Lutron engineers’ ability to solve hard, cross-disciplinary problems and you will share your knowledge and experiences through hands-on mentorship, coaching and demonstration. This role blends deep technical excellence with rigorous quality thinking and practical strategies for developing and deploying operational capabilities.

Be part of a team that thrives on shared experiences and continuous learning during a transformative period in the lighting industry. We believe that our ability to deliver world class products relies on developing and training world class engineers. This pivotal role brings hands on, pragmatic experience to the holistic development of our engineers in a real-world product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Craft: Provide practical coaching by working closely with engineering teams and product managers throughout every stage of the product lifecycle, offering hands-on guidance and fostering learning during project work.
• Build Durable Capability: Capture and codify best practices into playbooks, methodology and short courses.
• Mentor at Scale: Establish apprenticeship models and partner with project teams to guide through doing.
• Elevate Problem Solving: Facilitate critical thinking on ambiguous, high-impact problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned
• 25+ years of experience designing, developing and shipping physical products with experience driving multi-disciplinary problem solving

Desired Characteristics

• A critical thinker & communicator with a structured approach to problem solving
• A pragmatic quality & producibility mindset with the ability to translate into teachable practices
• A continuous learner with desire to keep current on technical trends relevant to their field
• A mentor and thought leader for junior and mid-career engineers through coaching, teaching, and hands-on technical guidance

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.