Design Engineer – High-End Lighting Products jobs in United States
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Dekko · 14 hours ago

Design Engineer – High-End Lighting Products

Dekko is a company focused on innovative lighting solutions, and they are seeking a creative and technically skilled Design Engineer to develop high-end architectural and decorative lighting products. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure designs are both functional and visually appealing, while managing the entire design process from concept to production.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop premium lighting products, balancing aesthetics, performance, and manufacturability
Collaborate with industrial designers and architects to transform concept sketches into engineered solutions
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and BOMs
Select and integrate LED light sources, drivers, optics, materials, and finishes that meet performance and design goals
Conduct thermal, electrical, and mechanical analysis to ensure safety, durability, and compliance with standards
Work with suppliers to source premium materials and components aligned with luxury brand standards
Support UL/ETL compliance testing and collaborate with compliance engineers to meet certification requirements
Oversee prototype builds, testing, and design validation to ensure design intent and quality standards are met
Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure designs are optimized for production and cost targets
Stay current with emerging lighting technologies, trends, and materials in the luxury and architectural design markets

Qualification

Product design engineeringLED systems experienceCAD software proficiencyThermal managementOptical designElectrical integrationMaterials knowledgeAestheticsLighting design softwareCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
3–7 years of experience in product design engineering, preferably in architectural or high-end lighting
Experience working with LED systems, optics, drivers, and control systems (DMX, DALI, smart lighting, etc.)
Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes (metal fabrication, casting, extrusion, injection molding, glass, etc.)
Familiarity with UL/ETL, CE, RoHS, and other relevant compliance standards
Understanding of thermal management, optical design, and electrical integration in lighting systems
Strong sense of aesthetics and design detail suitable for luxury products
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Innovative thinker with problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred

Experience in luxury or architectural product development
Knowledge of lighting controls and smart lighting technologies
Experience managing projects from concept through manufacturing release
Familiarity with photometric testing and lighting design software (AGi32, Dialux, etc.)

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare
Dental
Vision
An 8% fully funded retirement plan

Company

Dekko

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At Dekko, we power innovation and advance the future.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2015-11-13Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Burnworth
Chief Executive Officer
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