Product Development Engineer / Product Designer - Fusion Optix
Woburn, MA 01801
About the Job
Fusion Optix, and its lighting brand XICO Lighting, is a group of multidisciplinary creatives obsessed with pushing boundaries and disrupting the LED lighting market. We create high-performance LED fixtures with industry-leading optical platforms based on patented lighting technologies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Member of product design team, reporting to Director of Product Design.
- Completing product and work order-related design requirements prior to manufacturing.
- Create sub-assemblies and top-level BOMs in Solidworks for release to production.
- Develop detailed technical drawings and documentation for LED lighting specifications.
- Create schematic/orthographic drawings to depict fixtures and assemblies for customer sign-off.
- Support manufacturing, product engineering, and assembly teams through the NPI process.
- Regular and thorough communication, detailing task process.
- Creation of BIM and REVIT files based on Solidworks assembly builds.
- Maintain and contribute positively to a collaborative work environment within a diverse, cross-functional team.
Skills/Specifications:
- A broad technical skill set with strong expertise in industrial design, and mechanical and electrical engineering and a practical hands-on skillset and good communication and teamwork is an excellent indicator of success.
- Considerable skill in the design and preparation of CAD models, drawings, and technical specifications for manufacturing.
- Strong working knowledge of Solidworks is required (Solidworks Professional certification is a plus).
- Ability to prepare complex CAD models and drawings from rough sketches, data, and oral instructions.
- Expertise in time management and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Numeracy and technical competencies (prepare technical data, understand specifications, and read drawings/blueprints).
- Proficient level computer skills including Excel for design table implementation.
- Knowledge of architectural project processes and the use of BIM files is a plus.
- Knowledge of working with variety of 3D printing and prototyping techniques.
- Background knowledge of manufacturing processes for plastics and metals including: Extrusion, bending, injection molding, casting, and CNC.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor-level industrial design, mechanical or electrical engineering, or similar degree (preferred).
- Good working knowledge of Solidworks. Solidworks Professional certification is a strong plus.
- Associate degrees or professional certifications are acceptable.
- Preferably 3+ years of product design and technical relevant experience.
- Experience in LED lighting or a similar industry is a bonus.
Fusion Optix is an equal opportunity employer. Fusion Optix will not discriminate against job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
About Fusion Optix:
Fusion Optix is a world leader in LED lighting. Founded in 2003, we are based in Woburn MA. We design, develop and manufacture components and modules that are used in LED lighting fixtures. We are a hard working, collegiate and international team that are revolutionizing the way people light their lives. Wherever we can, Fusion Optix promotes from within. Our philosophy is to reward commitment and loyalty as well as quality work, excellent customer service, high performing results and team contributions. Our compensation and benefits are designed to attract, reward and retain the best talent. In addition to competitive base salaries we offer quarterly bonuses and profit related pay. Our benefits package is also designed to be as supportive as possible. Our Fidelity 401K plan includes a generous 6% company matching. Our Gradifi benefit helps employees pay off existing student loans or save up for their child's college education. The company also provides comprehensive healthcare and dental, life and disability coverage with 100% of premiums paid for individuals. Fusion Optix was recently voted by Red Herring as one of the Top100 most innovative companies in the Americas and listed by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing manufacturing company in the US. We have sold products to over 40 countries worldwide and our customers include some of the world's most distinguished brands. We are recognized as industry leaders in optics and our patented innovations can be found in products used every day in business or the home. As well as, the demanding scientific, medical, military and aerospace applications. Our company headquarter is in Woburn MA where we house our main air conditioned clean-room production operations. Visit our website (https://www.fusionoptix.com) or follow us on twitter (@fusionoptix).
