What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical-Compliance Engineer position at Elemental LED, INC.?
The Opportunity:
Elemental LED is a leading U.S. based engineering and technology company that creates, develops, manufactures, markets and sells innovative, configured, and integrated LED lighting solutions. The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) has awarded Elemental LED as the "Company of the Year - Large" at the 7th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards event, and "Employees First - Large" at the 10th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards event.
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What You Get To Do:
The Mechanical Compliance Engineer provides critical engineering support for Elemental LED's award-winning portfolio of lighting products, dimmers, and drivers. The position involves a combination of new product design, sustaining engineering, and product compliance. This position collaborates with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, and Production teams to take projects from concept to full implementation.
The Mechanical Engineer is expected to perform the full range of professional and technical engineering duties including new product design, test plan development, test data evaluation, and new product introduction.
The Mechanical Engineer will support compliance requirements ensuring all of the Company’s products meet safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements as determined by local, national, and international standards. The position manages relationships with testing agencies such as NSF, ETL, and UL and maintains all related documentation.
The Perks and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
- Sick Time Off (STO)
- Parental Leave (PL)
- Seven Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Career Development Plan Program
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount
- Employee Recognition
- Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
- On-site Snacks and Beverages
- Monthly Birthday Celebrations
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:
- Develop 3D models and Engineering drawings of mechanical lighting components, including extrusions, channels, electromechanical connectors, switches, junction boxes, and electromechanical assemblies.
- Create component fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, cable/wire drawings, and specification drawings
- Review drawings and BOM’s for accuracy and completeness, ensuring engineering drafting standards are met.
- Collaborates with other teams including Engineering, Product Management, Quality and Manufacturing to ensure all products meet regulatory and industry compliance standards
- Conduct detailed engineering analysis to drive design decisions, creating models, drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies
- Specifies, develops, and procures fixtures, test equipment, and instrumentation to support test requirements related to safety and reliability
- Evaluate the long-term reliability of products through calculated and demonstrated methods
- Assist with the introduction of new products and new product initiatives to manufacturing and production staff
- Designing and producing production tooling and fixturing, including resin/potting machines, for manufacturing processes
- May provide technical direction and training to technical staff as needed or requested
- Ensures all product certifications are current and appropriately documented
- Proactively identifies systemic product safety issues and provides strategies for resolution
- Maintains compliance database for various regulations including but not limited to: UL, ETL, CE, Title 24 JA8/JA10, BAA, Declare, RoHS, Prop 65, NSF, REACH, Conflict Materials
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in LED lighting product development and related compliance standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
We are looking for someone with:
- Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 3 years of relevant experience in a related industry
- Mechanical drawings, circuit diagrams and PCB construction
- Knowledge of drafting standards for mechanical parts and assemblies
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and other CAD/design software
- Experience performing mechanical, reliability, and lifetime/endurance testing
- Understand modern manufacturing processes, including sheet metal fabrication, extrusion, and injection molding.
- Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports
- Understanding of AC/DC power and digital electronics is a plus
- Manufacturing experience in an industrial environment is a plus
- National and international standards and regulations relating to LED lighting and associated equipment is desired
- Test methods and equipment relating to LED lighting equipment a plus
- Prior experience with indoor and outdoor lighting standards and related electronic equipment is desired
- FCC radiated and conducted emissions standards experience a plus
- Effective technical report preparation and presentation
Ability to:
- Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
- Perform mathematical and engineering computations with precision
- Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems
- Make sound, independent decisions within established policy, procedural and legal guidelines
- Excellent listening and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships
About Us:
Visit us at www.elementalled.com or call 877-564-5051.
Elemental LED, Inc. is an at-will and drug-free workplace, as well as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
