Project Engineer (Electrical/Lighting)
Maxxima•Hauppauge, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of innovative electrical and LED lighting products. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing partners, quality, customer service, and overseas suppliers to bring products from concept through production while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a sense of curiosity who enjoys solving technical problems, working hands on in a lab environment, and leading projects in a collaborative team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 3-5 years of engineering experience
- Experience with electrical product development, electrical systems, troubleshooting, analog and/or digital circuit design, product testing, and continuous improvement activities
- Knowledge of ISO quality systems and engineering documentation
- Experience communicating with overseas suppliers, preferably in China and Taiwan
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Customer-focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in automotive or residential lighting products is preferred
- Working knowledge of programming languages such as C and/or Python
- Experience with Altium, MPLAB, LabVIEW, FileMaker Pro, or similar engineering tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design, test, troubleshoot, and improve electrical products through full production lifecycle
- Lead engineering projects with internal teams, OEM customers, and overseas suppliers
- Drive new product development, manufacturing support, and continuous product improvement initiatives
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, product instruction sheets, and technical work instructions
- Coordinate engineering change documentation and ensure compliance with ISO-controlled documentation requirements
- Provide technical support to Customer Service and manufacturing partners
- Analyze returned products, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage project schedules
- Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and engineering personnel
- Coordinate hardware, firmware, and software integration efforts
- Execute additional engineering projects, initiatives, and responsibilities as assigned to meet company and department objectives
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plus paid volunteer day
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and healthcare concierge services
- Employee discounts on Maxxima products
- Discounts on concerts, movies, and theater events
- Company-sponsored employee events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
