Visual Comfort & Co.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Visual Comfort & Co.  •  $125k - $135k/yr  •  Skokie, IL (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Who we are:

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience. This position reports directly to Director Engineering (Electrical) within the Engineering department, The Senior Electrical Engineering is responsible for LED driver and electronic components design and development, qualifying new power supplies and guiding suppliers through new product development.

Visual Comfort Offers:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

How success is defined:

• 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.

What you will bring:

• 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

Compensation Range: $125,000 - $135,000

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Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
Visual Comfort & Co.

About Visual Comfort & Co.

Discover the power and beauty of light

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative lighting, architectural lighting, and ceiling fans from the most influential designers in the world. Our community of interior designers, architects, lighting designers, builders, contractors, e-tailers, retailers, distributors, and consumers shares a modern sensibility, an affinity for great design, and a passion for elevating their built environment. Moreover, they value quality craftsmanship, investing in premium design elements because they truly value the longevity and distinction these details bring to a space.​

We are proud to be pioneers in partnering with extraordinary designers. Each of our design partners brings their own unique vision to the creation of beautiful lighting, extending the range of what we do and who we reach. It is our privilege to bring their designs to life, and we’re thrilled they are the company we keep. ​

As we’ve grown, Visual Comfort & Co. has become home to the world’s most expansive selection of premium lighting & fans. We are one company, one source, & one brand—tirelessly building on the promise that still rings true in the name of our original business. We’ve organized our vast portfolio into a series of curated collections (Signature, Modern, Studio, Fan, and Architectural) that make it easier to find the product, style, & price range you want for any size & type of project. ​

Our selection aims to meet a diversity of needs and preferences, and our shopping experience (in our showrooms and online) is designed to share a representative range of our products in an optimal setting. We are committed to assisting our customers through every step of their Visual Comfort & Co. journey, providing exceptional support and personalized assistance to ensure satisfaction. Our dedicated team strives to exceed customer expectations by providing a seamless and enjoyable experience from selection to installation.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Year Founded
1987
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