Manager, Technical Lighting Solutions

Selux US•Town of Lloyd, NY

13d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Selux is seeking a Manager, Technical Lighting Solutions to lead its technical team and support architectural lighting applications through photometric layouts, product expertise, and custom technical solutions. The role combines hands-on lighting knowledge with team leadership and collaboration across Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to solve complex project challenges and meet customer needs. The position develops lighting applications and technical recommendations, evaluates custom product requests, and coordinates solutions that account for performance, production capabilities, and cost. It also supervises and develops technical team members and improves technical resources and processes. The role is based onsite in Highland, NY at least four days per week.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant lighting industry experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Lighting, Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Knowledge of architectural lighting, LED systems, photometry, lighting controls, and lighting product configurations.
Experience developing photometric calculations or lighting layouts using AGi32 or similar software.
Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, and product documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to evaluate alternatives and make sound technical recommendations.
Understanding of custom products, manufacturing feasibility, cost estimating, or product modifications.
Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others and managing competing priorities.
Sound commercial judgment and comfort evaluating costs and pricing for custom solutions.
Ability to work onsite in Highland, NY at least four days per week.

Nice To Haves

Lighting industry experience in architectural lighting design, lighting applications, or technical product support.

Responsibilities

Develop photometric calculations and lighting layouts for architectural lighting projects and product specifications.
Provide lighting guidance to designers, specifiers, and sales representatives based on project requirements and product capabilities.
Interpret photometric data, architectural drawings, product specifications, electrical options, controls, and installation requirements.
Use AGi32, AutoCAD, and/or Revit to evaluate lighting performance and develop application solutions.
Coordinate photometric testing and maintain documentation for existing products and new product development.
Provide technical expertise to Marketing and review product materials for accuracy.
Evaluate custom product and configuration requests for technical feasibility, customer requirements, and practical alternatives.
Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing on solutions that consider product performance, production capabilities, and cost.
Establish pricing for product modifications using cost information, comparable requests, and commercial judgment.
Research complex product questions and communicate clear recommendations, assumptions, and limitations.
Supervise, coach, and develop technical team members while managing priorities, workload, and response quality.
Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Product Management to resolve issues and advance customer requests.
Improve technical resources, procedures, and knowledge-sharing practices to promote consistency and efficiency.