Technology Generalist II

The Design Engineer will support Current’s Outdoor New Product Innovation (NPI) team by driving the development and implementation of innovative outdoor lighting solutions with a focus on solid state lighting technology. The role involves researching, designing, analyzing, characterizing, and documenting NPI programs to ensure product integrity, quality, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical contributor to the NPI team to deliver new products per specification, including performance, budget and schedule
• Design parts and assemblies for cost efficiency and reliability including the creation of all engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Develop and execute test plans for component and product qualification leading to third-party safety certifications (UL, CSA, DLC, etc.), and documented performance claims
• Document bill of material and variant configurator input for product configuration management
• Collaborate with marketing, sourcing, and the production staff at manufacturing facilities to ensure all projects meet internal and external customer requirements
• Recommend and implement engineering changes to ensure all products meet specifications and adhere to quality standards
• Support engineered-to-order (ETO) products by maintaining accurate designs, bills of materials, and associated documentation

Reporting and Interfacing Relationships:

• This position reports to the department Engineering Manager
• Internally, this position interfaces with Engineers, Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Technical Support, and Warranty Services

Technical Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related technical discipline, Master’s a plus
• 7( ) years of engineering experience preferred
• 2( ) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with LED lighting or other electro-mechanical products is highly preferred with Outdoor lighting experience a plus
• Experience designing parts and assemblies for outdoor use in high mix manufacturing a plus. Typical materials are cast aluminum, injection molded plastics, extruded aluminum, glass, optical quality aluminum, or fabricated sheetmetal
• Proficiency in 3D CAD packages including Onshape or Solid Edge or other solid modeling software
• Finite Element Analysis simulation experience is desired
• Familiarity with product safety standards (UL, CSA, etc.)
• Familiarity with engineering change processes, manufacturing workflows, and quality processes

Characteristics

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess strong organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Conceptual design creativity required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and documentation

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $73,000-$80,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
• • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com