Project Engineer (Electrical/Lighting)

Maxxima; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and volunteer day

Company-paid life insurance

Employee discounts on Maxxima products

Job summary

Maxxima is seeking a Project Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of electrical and LED lighting products. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, customer service, and overseas suppliers to take products from concept through production, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

This position suits an engineer who enjoys hands-on lab work, solving technical problems, and leading cross-functional projects in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical product development, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, troubleshoot, and improve electrical products through full production lifecycle.
• Lead engineering projects with internal teams, OEM customers, and overseas suppliers.
• Drive new product development, manufacturing support, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, product instruction sheets, and technical work instructions.
• Coordinate engineering change documentation and ensure ISO documentation compliance.
• Provide technical support to Customer Service and manufacturing partners.
• Analyze returned products, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage project schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and engineering personnel.
• Coordinate hardware, firmware, and software integration efforts.
• Execute additional engineering projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Circuit design

Troubleshooting

Product testing

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Altium

MPLAB

LabVIEW

FileMaker Pro

C

Python

Job description

Description

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of innovative electrical and LED lighting products. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing partners, quality, customer service, and overseas suppliers to bring products from concept through production while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a sense of curiosity who enjoys solving technical problems, working hands on in a lab environment, and leading projects in a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, troubleshoot, and improve electrical products through full production lifecycle
• Lead engineering projects with internal teams, OEM customers, and overseas suppliers
• Drive new product development, manufacturing support, and continuous product improvement initiatives
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, product instruction sheets, and technical work instructions
• Coordinate engineering change documentation and ensure compliance with ISO-controlled documentation requirements
• Provide technical support to Customer Service and manufacturing partners
• Analyze returned products, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage project schedules
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and engineering personnel
• Coordinate hardware, firmware, and software integration efforts
• Execute additional engineering projects, initiatives, and responsibilities as assigned to meet company and department objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 3-5 years of engineering experience
• Experience with electrical product development, electrical systems, troubleshooting, analog and/or digital circuit design, product testing, and continuous improvement activities
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems and engineering documentation
• Experience communicating with overseas suppliers, preferably in China and Taiwan
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or residential lighting products is preferred
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as C and/or Python
• Experience with Altium, MPLAB, LabVIEW, FileMaker Pro, or similar engineering tools is a plus

Why Join Us

• 401(k) with company match
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plus paid volunteer day
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and healthcare concierge services
• Employee discounts on Maxxima products
• Discounts on concerts, movies, and theater events
• Company-sponsored employee events

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000

Maxxima is a leading manufacturer and supplier of LED lighting technologies with divisions focused in the home lighting and heavy-duty truck markets. We have been in business for over 40 years and we are consistently growing as both the residential and transportation industries continue to depend on us for our innovative, high-quality products. As our company grows, our team is growing right along with it.

Maxxima is a division of Panor Corp. We are an equal opportunity employer. Panor Corp. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (including genetic predisposition), age, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other group protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, assignment of duties, benefits, promotion, discipline, harassment, training, compensation, leave of absence, layoff and termination.