Engineer, Electrical

at ConTech Lighting in Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what’s next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers’ lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

Design, develop and test Electrical design of LED luminaires and lighting products in a variety of forms. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within Electrical Engineering and applies them to accomplish goals.  Working under immediate supervision, the Electrical Engineer has a certain degree of creativity and latitude.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Working knowledge of led drivers, circuits, related electronics, and lighting systems and controls
• Key role in selection of LED-LED driver combination for light systems
• Working knowledge of Altium or similar pcb/hardware design software
• Proficiency with CAD (Inventor, Pro/E, Solidworks, etc), CFD (thermal analysis)
• Experience with designing and specifying led pcb boards and related drawings
• ERP Software for Bill of Material creation
• Technical knowledge of electrical and lighting products- indoor/outdoor
• Working knowledge of lighting certification standards- UL, ETL, CSA, Intertek
• Design lighting circuits. Analyze driver designs and apply appropriately to luminaires
• Test prototypes and integrated systems as a part of development process
• Develop and institute concepts and solutions to design and application problems
• Operate in a team environment, practicing concurrent engineering by working closely with members on the development team, as well as Manufacturing, Marketing, Packaging, and other team members
• Participate in design reviews related to assigned projects
• Develop product specifications with development and marketing team
• Perform evaluation of circuits for agency testing; FCC, UL, CSA, etc.
• Understand manufacturing requirements of the products / systems developed and applying Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly concepts to all functions Experience conducting DFMEA/PFMEA
• Assist manufacturing by traveling to the manufacturing facilities for engineering sample and pilot run start-ups as required
• Perform tolerance analysis considering high volume production
• Assist in component documentation and review of component drawings
• Evaluate and approve alternate and second source of components
• Understand the markets served by the products / systems developed
• Troubleshoot field problems
• Support and update existing products as requested through the Engineering Change Request (ECR) program
• Identify critical path functions required to meet product availability schedules
• Develop and improve product development processes and other engineering processes
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Familiar with analog design simulation tools (Spice Simulators)
• Experience with failure analysis techniques such as DFMEA and PFMEA
• Bench and system-level integration / debug / troubleshooting
• System grounding / shielding and EMI mitigation design technique
• Solution oriented; thinks creatively to solve problems
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Travel

• Up to 10%; both domestic and international travel required

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits