Current Lighting · 2 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Round Rock, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expCurrent Lighting is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their progressive and dynamic enterprise and device controls automation team. The role involves leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems for IoT connected lighting and building automation controls, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams and hands-on technical expertise.
CommercialElectronicsEnergy EfficiencyLightingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Tiffany Aquila
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end design and development of complex mechanical systems
Create mechanical designs of electronic enclosures for lighting and building automation control systems for indoor and outdoor use
Evaluate design tradeoffs and develop execution plans to meet all product goals
Propose and implement design changes for reliability improvement and cost savings
Create and maintain mechanical design documentation
Perform design feasibility analysis leveraging CAD rendering, 3D printing, mold flow analysis, and prototype runs
Coordinate manufacturing plants, contract manufacturers and suppliers to get quotations and release designs to production
Support new products through release to manufacturing and field deployment
Research, assess and adapt to new technologies necessary for future enhancements of products
Protect intellectual property through patent disclosures and applications
Support sustaining activities for existing products as necessary
Provide cost and schedule estimates to support managing project timelines
Verify completed components for fit and functionality
Work with Marketing to develop industrial design and product look and feel for new products
Meet regularly with the project teams to sync up on deliverables and provide progress updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university
5 or more years of mechanical design experience
5 or more years of hands-on experience designing mechanical parts for injection molding, sheet metal and mechanical cable components
Proficiency in at least one mechanical CAD tool – On Shape, SolidWorks, etc
Hands-on knowledge of various plastic and metal manufacturing technologies
Proven track record of collaboration with cross-functional teams
Self-driven with good sense of initiative
Working knowledge of engineering best-practices, methodologies, processes, and technologies
Expert ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex hardware design challenges
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to support and influence technical decisions
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Preferred
5 or more years of experience designing consumer or large volume commercial products
Experience working with contract manufacturers and third-party vendors
Industrial design experience
Photonics design experience (light pipes, lenses)
Experience with Commercial and Industrial lighting control systems
Experience designing production test fixtures
Working knowledge of GDT (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing), PDM (Product Data Management), SAP
Company
Current Lighting
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.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-11-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Steven Harris
President and CEO
Chip Taylor
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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