Lighting Design Engineer — CATIA 3DX Specialist

Goken America; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken America, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, seeks an engineer to support concept design in CATIA 3DX for interior lighting. The role requires 5+ years in product development and extensive CATIA experience, with attention to DFM and cost-conscious design.

You will lead engineering activities for large-scale programs, analyze complex problems, and coordinate with suppliers, with travel to client sites as needed. California-based position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years relevant industry experience.
• Specialties in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing preferred.
• 5+ years of experience using 3-D modeling CATIA V5/V6.
• 2+ years of parametric modeling in CATIA V6.
• 5+ years of experience in Interior or Exterior Lighting.
• Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using 3-D modeling software, conduct layout review and 2D drawing creation.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
• Create part specification requirements and BOM.
• Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
• Perform cost analysis, strength calculations and material selection.
• Use best practices to improve product and/or processes.
• Search new ways to increase efficiency and reduce design costs.
• Travel to client sites required.

Skills

Communication skills

DFM understanding

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Goken America, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, seeks an engineer to support concept design in CATIA 3DX for interior lighting. The role requires 5+ years in product development and extensive CATIA experience, with attention to DFM and cost-conscious design.

You will lead engineering activities for large-scale programs, analyze complex problems, and coordinate with suppliers, with travel to client sites as needed. California-based position with competitive compensation.