Senior Mechanical Engineer

Visual Comfort & Co. • Skokie, IL

76d • $125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Reporting directly to Director Engineering (Electrical) within the Engineering department, The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for LED driver and electronic components design and development, qualifying new power supplies and guiding suppliers through new product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering
• 7 years designing phase-cut dimmable LED drivers
• Skilled in Buck, Boost, Flyback, LLC topologies
• Experienced in power supply qualification and reliability testing
• Understanding of US/EU market requirements and safety standards
• Proficient in EMI mitigation and lighting control protocols (0-10V, DALI, DMX)
• Uses oscilloscopes, power meters, electronic loads
• Familiar with PSpice, LTspice simulation tools
• Works independently; meets objectives
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and adapts to change
• Collaborates well in teams and communicates clearly via email, chat, phone

Responsibilities

• Selects, evaluates, and qualifies power supplies and control components for new products.
• Collaborates with suppliers on developing new power supplies.
• Leads design and evaluation of LED drivers, controls, and electrical projects (including IoT and connected lighting).
• Troubleshoots power supplies, analog, and digital circuits.
• Oversees Lab Technicians’ electrical testing and provide technical guidance.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Works collaboratively to achieve company goals and resolve issues.
• Upholds Visual Comfort Company values and maintain reliability, punctuality, and effective workplace presence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Programs
• Closed on all major holidays
• Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees