Sustaining Engineer

Description

BEGA North America is a world renowned manufacturer of architectural lighting solutions.

Illuminating What Matters:
A guiding light for elevating our thinking beyond day-to-day activity in a clear and memorable way, BEGA North Americas vision intentionally possesses more than one meaning. Naturally, as an architectural lighting company, to illuminate a surface or an object makes perfect sense. Theres a deeper meaning, however. To illuminate can also mean to make lucid or clear, or to shed light on an important concept or idea. Whether its for our industry, our community, or our family, we want to matter to people who want to matter to us. And most importantly, to illuminate can also mean to enlighten, as with knowledge. We invest heavily in our people, and believe this simple idea is why they ultimately choose BEGA for a lifetime, because were focused on illuminating what matters to them.

Who we are
Intended to articulate the organizations culture and used as a tool to govern behavior and shape critical decision making throughout the enterprise, BEGA has established three core values.
1. Quality We have an unwavering commitment to Quality above all in our people, products, partners and processes.
2. Family We are a diverse Family of passionate and self-driven individuals who act with integrity, fairness and respect, that hold one another accountable to the highest standards, and collectively promote work-life balance.
3. Growth We embrace perpetual Growth and development, continuous learning and constant improvement, enabling the brand, the organization, and the individual to realize their full potential.

What we believe in

• Respect we treat everyone with respect by being polite and kind.
• Integrity we act with integrity by being honest and following our moral and ethical convictions.
• Ownership we possess an attitude of ownership and a mentality that desires us all to thrive.
• Accountability we lead by example, always accountable for doing what we agreed we would do.
• Diversity & Inclusion we promote creating a culture of inclusive and diversity in order to achieve a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully with equal access to opportunities and resources.

Position Profile
Sustaining Engineer will work with the Sustaining Engineering Manager in the design and development of improvements to existing product designs. As a Sustaining Engineer at BEGA, the Sustaining Engineer must always exhibit BEGAs core values; everything must be done with Quality as the driving force.

What you'll do

• Create 3D assembly drawings of modified and or improved designs.
• Creates 2D drawings of new component parts, work with purchasing to source and define those components.
• Enter new part numbers, Bill of Materials, and issue Engineering change orders.
• Ensure project completion from initial concept through final production.
• Provide production support of all lighting products.
• Work closely with all internal and external resources to define the design specifications, complete project details, and obtain needed components.
• Working with compliance personnel, achieve UL / CSA certification of product designs.
• Make mechanical and electrical design improvements to existing product designs.
• Lead, plan, and assist in mechanical, electrical, thermal and rain/water leak validation testing.

Performance Measurements

• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, self-directed and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Simultaneously support multiple projects in various phases of development
• Strong communication and organizational skills ability to forge relationships with other departments and align on best decision making.
• Excellent root cause analysis skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.

Leadership Principles
And finally, BEGA has put forth a set of governing principles. If values govern behavior, principles govern consequences, and weve established four principles to provide the entire organization with a set of hierarchical direction for decision making. First and foremost, as a leader at BEGA, you are the Brand. Be proud of it and protect it. Second, People are BEGAs most valuable asset. Our decisions should always reflect this. Third, Safety is our first priority. Zero lost-time accidents is not a goal, its an expectation. And last but not least, we strive for Excellence in everything we do!

Position Dimensions

• Minimal travel required for job site visits and conferences.

BEGA North America is located in the heart of the picturesque American Riviera just south of Santa Barbara. This setting offers endless access to outdoor activities such as hiking, sailing, surfing, mountain biking, and the likes. We offer an attractive compensation package, including health care, 401(k), vacation and personal pay, educational reimbursement program, on-site gym, jogging path, wellness programs and a remarkable work environment.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of design engineering experience
• 3 years of Solidworks experience preferred.
• Familiarity with luminaires, Architectural lighting and building applications.
• Thorough understanding of SolidWorks CAD software including sheet metal, die cast, and injection molded part development.
• Understanding of electrical design parameters related to luminaire design (Lumen output, LED, driver, dimming, etc.) preferred.
• Understanding of the UL approval process and design requirements preferred
• Understanding of thermodynamics and thermal test methods a plus
• Experience in coordinating with purchasing and vendors to obtain components necessary to create cost effective products.
• Experience with LEAN design principles and capacity to rationalize costs of products designed.
• MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with controls used in the lighting industry - DMX, DALI, Zigbee, etc. a plus

Salary : $75,600 - $113,400