Product Design Engineer with PureEdge Lighting

Edison Report; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid Vacation Leave

Paid Sick Time

Paid Company Holidays

Disability and Life Insurance benefits

Job summary

A lighting solutions company in Chicago is seeking a Product Design Engineer to design and develop lighting fixtures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and lighting products, as well as proficiency in SolidWorks. Responsibilities include engineering fixtures, quality assurance, and working collaboratively with other engineers. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years working with electrical and lighting products.
• 4 years of SolidWorks experience.
• Knowledge of UL requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engineering lighting fixtures and assuring quality control.
• Developing product models and drawings with SolidWorks.
• Using SolidWorks and a 3D printer for rapid prototyping.

Skills

Technical knowledge of electrical and lighting products

Excellent communication skills

SolidWorks experience

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Engineering degree with an emphasis in electricity

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printer

Job description

Product Design Engineer with PureEdge Lighting

Modern, innovative, and personalized, PureEdge Lighting defies the boundaries of traditional lighting design. As a leading engineer and manufacturer of technologically advanced lighting solutions, we are renowned for inspiring unique, cutting-edge designs. Our extensive product portfolio combines superior craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Beyond illumination, our commitment to meaningful innovation provides extraordinary value while aiming to improve quality of life. PureEdge Lighting helps solve today’s complex design challenges of illuminating diverse environments – explore the possibilities.

Job Location: 1718 W Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60614

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $60,000-$90,000 Yearly

Job Description

TheProduct Design Engineerwill work with the Director of Design and the Head Engineer in the design and development of lighting fixtures. The role will also use SolidWorks to create 3D models, use a 3D printer for rapid prototyping, and create 2D drawings for manufacturing. The Product Design Engineer will work with the Head Engineer, Director of Design, and the Purchasing Department to ensure correct part numbers are being used, current drawings are used for quoting from vendors, and production samples pass inspection.

Responsibilities

• Engineering lighting fixtures and assuring quality control for these fixtures
• Developing product models and drawings with SolidWorks
• Working with the Head Engineer and the Director of Design on all new product designs
• Using SolidWorks and 3D printer to design and rapid prototype the designs until they are approved for release
• Use SolidWorks to develop 2D drawings to vendors for quoting
• Works with the Purchasing department to ensure pre-production prototypes the designs until they are approved for release
• Works with Underwriters Laboratory to get the fixtures UL rated
• Responsible for the Quality Control of all the lighting fixtures
• Tests all fixtures to ensure they adhere to UL standards
• Notifies Director of Design, Head Engineer, and Purchasing of any discovered product defects via e-mail and in person
• Other duties and projects as assigned
• Serves as project lead, designer, and engineer, and supervises the work of other engineers, designers or CAD draftsmen
• Expert ability to prepare and maintain project input/outputs and a list of materials

Requirements

• Technical knowledge of electrical and lighting products
• Engineering degree with an emphasis in electricity preferred
• Knowledge of UL requirements
• 2 years working with electrical and lighting products
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• 4 years SolidWorks experience
• Six Sigma knowledge is a plus
• Professional, responsible, and dedicated

About You

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional, responsible and dedicated
• Friendly and flexible
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance enrollment on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) Retirement plan after 6 months of employment
• Up to 80 hours of accrued Vacation Paid Leave, prorated your first year
• State and locally-regulated Paid Sick Time
• Paid Company Holidays, after 30 days
• Short Term, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D optional Insurance benefits the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
• Company-sponsored Life with AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Optional Enrollment in Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)