Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining

Lighting Services Inc; Town of Stony Point (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighting Services Inc in Stony Point, NY, is seeking a Sustaining/Mechanical Engineer to develop mechanical aspects of lighting fixtures. The role focuses on creating designs, performing simulations, and integrating components like LEDs while collaborating with manufacturing teams.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Skills in SolidWorks and AutoCAD are essential, alongside strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with lighting principles including thermal management and optics.
• Ability to identify and solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design the mechanical aspects of lighting fixtures.
• Create and refine mechanical designs using CAD software.
• Perform simulations to optimize product integrity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for smooth transition to production.

Skills

Strong knowledge of track lighting and specification grade products

Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting technical information

Ability to create clear, accurate technical content and documentation

Strong experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Highly organized, detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical experience

3-5 years of experience in lighting, engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Lighting Services Inc (LSI) is the premier manufacturer of Track, Accent, and Display Lighting Systems. Since 1958, LSI has been dedicated to designing, engineering, and manufacturing the highest quality lighting systems. Our reputation for creativity, innovative design, and leading technology, coupled with specification grade products and intelligent personalized service, has made us the manufacturer of choice among the most discriminating specifiers of lighting. It is the appreciation, respect, and continued support of our clients that we use to measure our success.

A Sustaining/Mechanical Engineer working with Lighting Services Inc will develop and design the mechanical aspects of lighting fixtures, transitioning them from prototype to production. This role involves creating and revising designs, performing simulations, specifying and integrating components like LEDs and optics and developing methods of manufacture/bill of materials. He/she will also work with our manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production.

Responsibilities

Design and Development

Creating and refining mechanical designs for lighting products using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning software to develop methods of manufacture / bill of materials.

Component Integration

Specifying and integrating components like LEDs and optics into the overall fixture design.

Simulation and Analysis

Performing simulations to optimize the structural integrity and performance of the lighting products.

Testing and Validation

Developing and executing test plans to ensure the mechanical, optical, and electrical components meet specifications and quality standards.

Manufacturing Support

Collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth transition from design to production, including creating drawings, documentation, and addressing any production issues.

Product Optimization

Working to improve product design, performance, and manufacturability throughout the product lifecycle.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

A solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including design, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Lighting Knowledge

Familiarity with lighting principles, including thermal management, optics, and relevant standards (like UL1598 and UL8750).

Problem-Solving

Ability to identify and solve technical challenges related to product design and manufacturing.

Communication and Collaboration

Effective communication skills to collaborate with other engineers, manufacturing teams, and potentially with sourcing and sales.

Product Development Experience

Experience in the product development process, from concept to production, is often preferred.

Hands-on Experience

Experience with prototyping, testing, and working with manufacturing processes.

Regulatory Compliance

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and validation testing methods.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of track lighting and specification grade products.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting technical information.
• Ability to create clear, accurate technical content and documentation.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks is preferred) as well as AutoCad for drafting
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable working across teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in lighting, engineering, or a related technical field.
• High-energy individual with a positive attitude and team-oriented approach to work.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Position is ONSITE in Stony Point, NY

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. 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.