Product Development Specialist

Luxdynamics; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxdynamics in Reno, Nevada, is searching for a hands-on early-career professional to manage manufacturing and product development projects. This role involves close collaboration with engineering and production teams to ensure projects meet objectives and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, project management experience, and the ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments. A degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or technical experience required.
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as UL, NEC, CSA, or IES is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing and product development projects.
• Create quantifiable project objectives and milestones.
• Track project timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities between teams and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing support

Communication

Risk management

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Based in Reno, Nevada, LUX dynamics is an LED lighting manufacturer focused on commercial lighting solutions. Our products are designed and assembled with emphasis on durability, performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliability. As a growing company, our engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, sales, and customer support teams work closely to develop and build lighting systems for a wide range of applications.

Job Description

This is a hands-on, early-career, technical role focused on project execution, manufacturing support, product documentation, testing coordination, and cross-functional communication. This position is ideal for someone with strong technical aptitude who is ready to grow into broader product development responsibilities.

Summary of major responsibilities:

• Manage manufacturing and product development projects from initial concept through production release and implementation
• Create quantifiable project objectives, milestones, schedules, and associated cost targets
• Track project timelines, deliverables, priorities, and risks to ensure projects remain on schedule
• Manage project execution to ensure objectives and customer expectations are achieved
• Operate as the primary point of contact for assigned projects by communicating status updates and coordinating between internal and external contributors
• Coordinate activities between Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Customer Support teams
• Identify and manage project risks to prevent delays, technical issues, or project dead-ends
• Research, develop, and implement process improvements to increase project effectiveness and efficiency
• Assist in developing manufacturing procedures, assembly methods, testing procedures, and production documentation
• Coordinate product testing, certification activities, and compliance requirements when applicable
• Communicate with suppliers, laboratories, manufacturers, and equipment vendors via email and phone
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing, product performance, and field-related technical issues
• Organize and maintain project documentation, including drawings, specifications, BOMs, test reports, and work instructions

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, engineering support, project coordination, or other relevant technical experience is required
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred; equivalent hands-on manufacturing, engineering support, or technical project experience may be considered
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude is preferred
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as UL, NEC, CSA, or IES
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, or manufacturing documentation
• Experience with technical equipment such as multimeters, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, or diagnostic tools is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft programs
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills are required
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the facility for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials or equipment up to approximately 30 poundsAbility to safely work around manufacturing equipment, electrical systems, and laboratory/testing environments
• Ability to perform detailed hands-on work involving tools, fixtures, and testing equipment when necessary

Schedule & Working Hours

• Standard working hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours
• Additional time may occasionally be required to support project deadlines, testing activities, or manufacturing schedules