Mechanical Lighting Engineer: LED Thermal Design & Production

Trillium Staffing; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing seeks a Mechanical Lighting Engineer in Libertyville to design the mechanical side of LED lighting products. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to move concepts from idea to production.

You will be a hands-on design engineer familiar with sheet metal, extrusions, and molded parts, prioritizing thermal performance and manufacturability. This role requires strong CAD skills and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing; LED lighting industry experience preferred.
• Experience creating engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Experience in LED lighting or electrical product manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of UL 1598, UL 8750, DLC, and LM-79/LM-80 testing standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for LED lighting products, including fixtures, housings, heat sinks, brackets, and mounting systems.
• Create and maintain 2D drawings, 3D models, bills of materials, and engineering documentation in CAD.
• Run thermal, structural, and mechanical analysis to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Support new product development from concept through production launch.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate mechanical and electrical designs.
• Evaluate materials, components, and manufacturing processes for LED products.
• Build prototypes and run tests to validate performance and compliance.
• Address root causes of product failures and implement corrective actions.
• Work with Manufacturing to improve assembly processes, reduce costs, and enhance production efficiency (DFM/ DFA).
• Review and approve ECOs and manage product revisions.
• Ensure compliance with UL, ETL, DLC, FCC, and other relevant standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Sheet metal fabrication

Extrusion design

Injection molding

Machining

Assembly processes

ERP systems

Engineering change management

Job description

Trillium Staffing seeks a Mechanical Lighting Engineer in Libertyville to design the mechanical side of LED lighting products. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to move concepts from idea to production.

You will be a hands-on design engineer familiar with sheet metal, extrusions, and molded parts, prioritizing thermal performance and manufacturability. This role requires strong CAD skills and cross-functional teamwork.