Electrical Engineer (Prolific Supply)

Vireo Health, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program with employer match

PTO 15 days + Wellness Days

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, L

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Prolific Supply LLC is seeking a Lighting Engineer to lead the development of LED lighting products for cannabis and controlled-environment agriculture. You will work across Sales, Product Marketing, Quality, and Suppliers to take concepts to market from Vancouver, WA, with up to 50% travel.

The role requires a technical engineering background, strong project management, and clear communication skills to deliver on specification, cost targets, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (engineering, physics, electronics, or automation).
• Engineering background with knowledge of automation and integration; LED lighting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated product development project management experience; structured, detail-oriented worker.
• Basic knowledge of value proposition and business case building; affiliation with agricultural/cannabis growth business is a plus.
• Experience collaborating across functional areas — sales, technology, finance, and supply management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and market opportunities, and translate them into new lighting products and systems that serve market demand.
• Define technical specifications and plan how new technology developments can deliver on spec and/or drive cost reductions.
• Collaborate effectively with Sales, Quality, Suppliers, and Procurement to plan and execute new product development.
• Own planning and management of supplier relationships for new product realization; ensure delivery on spec — at cost — on time.
• Set clear objectives for manufacturing suppliers to ensure product performance and quality are delivered.
• Own technical documentation — spec sheets, user guides, labeling — and ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Report to the lighting business lead and work closely with category/brand management, sales support, and marketing to align on planning and product launches; flag issues early.
• Provide training to, and collect feedback from, sales and customers through targeted visits and trade shows.
• Provide technical field support as needed, resolve issues with new products, and share lessons learned.

Skills

Engineering background

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/electronics/automation

Tools

LED lighting experience

Job description

Whowe are:

Prolific Supply LLC is a scaled manufacturer and distributor of consumable growing materials, and a food and ingredients supply-chain platform. Prolific Supply became the parent company formed through the acquisitions of Hawthorne Garden Company (HGC) and Bridgewell Agribusiness (BWAB).

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive workplace fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Through employee engagement, community events, and non-profit partnerships, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a community.

As we rapidly expand nationwide, we’re looking for talented, driven, and passionate people to join us. If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, let’s grow the future together.

What the role is about:

The Lighting Engineer is an ambitious, results-oriented technical leader within the Gavita lighting business. This role blends strategic planning, commercial acumen, and applied technology knowledge to define and deliver new LED lighting products and systems for cannabis and controlled-environment agriculture. The role is a strong cross-functional player, working closely with Sales, Product Marketing, Quality, and Suppliers to bring lighting products from concept to market. Our ideal candidate will be located in Vancouver, WA.

What impactyou’llmake:

• Understand customer needs and market opportunities, and translate them into new lighting products and systems that serve market demand
• Define technical specifications and plan how new technology developments can deliver on spec and/or drive cost reductions
• Collaborate effectively with Sales, Quality, Suppliers, and Procurement to plan and execute new product development
• Own planning and management of supplier relationships for new product realization; ensure delivery on spec — at cost — on time
• Set clear objectives for manufacturing suppliers to ensure product performance and quality are delivered
• Own technical documentation — spec sheets, user guides, labeling — and ensure compliance requirements are met
• Report to the lighting business lead and work closely with category/brand management, sales support, and marketing to align on planning and product launches; flag issues early
• Provide training to, and collect feedback from, sales and customers through targeted visits and trade shows
• Provide technical field support as needed, resolve issues with new products, and share lessons learned

Whatyou’veaccomplished:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (engineering, physics, electronics, or automation)
• Engineering background with knowledge of automation and integration; LED lighting experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated product development project management experience; structured, detail-oriented worker
• Basic knowledge of value proposition and business case building; affiliation with agricultural/cannabis growth business is a plus
• Experience collaborating across functional areas — sales, technology, finance, and supply management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including delivering training
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% for customer visits, trade shows, and supplier engagement

Whatweoffer:

• Compensation: $95,000-$130,000 annually depending on experience
• 401k program with an employer match after six months of employment
• 15 Days of accrued PTO in addition to 2 Wellness Days & Volunteer Hours that will increase with tenure
• Competitive additional benefits including HSA, FSA, Dependable Care, EAP services, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first of the month after you begin employment

EEO Statement

Prolific Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.