Design Engineer

Amplify People•Lawrence Township, NJ

11d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer will design, program, and help integrate advanced home automation, energy management, and low-voltage systems for some of the most sophisticated residential and commercial projects in the region. This is a hands-on role. You will take a design challenge, research the right solution, build it out, and see it through to implementation rather than hand it off. They are looking for someone who can grow into a true technical right hand, someone who can be handed a complex design problem and trusted to deliver a well-researched, expert answer without needing extensive oversight along the way. This is not a desk job and not a remote position. You'll be in the field enough to understand how your designs actually get built and to jump in when needed, while owning the design and programming side of every project you touch. Success in this role looks like growing from a strong individual contributor into a genuine technical leader within the organization over time.

Requirements

Strong programming and design experience, or clear aptitude, with Savant and Lutron platforms.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including VPN configuration and wireless access points (Ubiquiti, Araknis, or similar platforms all welcome).
Comfortable working in Visio and D-Tools; CAD experience is not required.
Strong problem-solving skills, and genuine self-initiative: someone who researches and solves rather than waits to be told what to do.
Ability to work both independently on complex designs and hands-on in the field when needed.
A collaborative, team-first mindset with no ego, someone who wants to be part of the team's success rather than work in isolation.
Genuine passion for technology and this industry.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in residential or commercial systems integration.
Candidates from adjacent technical backgrounds, including IT, networking, or computer science, are also encouraged to apply.
College degree.
Prior systems design or programming experience beyond entry level, particularly for candidates looking to step directly into a senior design role.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and help integrate advanced automation, lighting control, networking, and energy management systems for high-end residential and commercial projects.
Own project designs from concept through implementation, translating client and ownership vision into buildable, documented system designs.
Program and configure systems primarily on Savant and Lutron platforms.
Produce and maintain system design documentation using Visio and D-Tools.
Configure and troubleshoot networking components, including VPNs and wireless access points.
Stay current on manufacturer firmware, software, and platform updates, and proactively flag compatibility issues before they become project problems.
Support field teams and be present on-site as needed to ensure designs translate correctly into real-world installations.
Collaborate directly with ownership on complex or nonstandard system designs.