Opportunities

• Are you Passionate about your craft of Engineering?
• Can you tell the difference between a working design and an elegant design? And do you know when to deliver each?
• Is working in a high-growth, fast paced, forward thinking environment with other HIGH CALIBER team members irresistible to you?

If so, Lumitec could be the perfect fit for YOU!

Lumitec (www.lumiteclighting.com) has established a remarkable reputation for innovation and quality in the explosive field of LED luminaire design and manufacturing.  We are a product-development-focused firm headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida.  Lumitec is approaching 10 consecutive years of double-digit growth by delivering exceptional value to our loyal customers in marine and other specialty markets.

Our team is comprised of creative, self-motivated, hands-on engineers, designers, and technicians who love conceptualizing and quickly bringing to market exciting new products.  This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional person with 10+ years’ experience in AC power supply circuit design.  Project leadership and LED lighting design experience a strong plus.

In this role you will drive innovative products design and execution from concept investigation and design analysis to successful production execution. You are hands-on and have advanced knowledge and experience in design analysis, modeling and simulations, schematic/BOM generation, PCB layout, DFM, prototype developments, tests & validations, qualification, and taking products to production.

Proven abilities in the following:

• AC Power supply safety.
• Understanding EMC/EMI requirements and mitigation technique implementation.
• Power supply PCB layout.
• State of the art techniques for efficiency optimizations including no load/light load efficiency techniques.
• Deep understanding of thermals, mechanical, and packaging challenges.
• Deep understanding of materials’, components’ and design requirements to assure long term reliability of AC circuits.
• UL, CE, CSA Certification Processes.
• Use of Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Highly Proficient in the use of testing and analysis tools such as mixed signal O-scope, signal generators, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, power meters, Hi Pot testers, network analyzers.
• AC Circuit simulation interpretation and application.
• Universal AC Circuits design.
• Design of AC circuits for Noise mitigation.
• Design of AC circuits requiring power factor correction of 0.9 or higher.
• Design of High-efficiency switch-mode power supplies.
• Design of Isolated Power Supplies, control circuits or lighting circuits.

• Design of DC/DC converters and AC-DC rectifier for universal AC input.
• Design of high efficiency AC circuits with power ratings from 50 watts to 200 watts or higher.

Requirements

• Ability to select the best design option for power metric performance optimization including but not limited to efficiency, power density, cost, and scalability.
• Lead Power supply design concept definition in collaboration with cross-functional team.
• Provide design simulation, calculations, and analytical models for prediction of design concept.
• Provide design Schematic, PCB layout and BOM.
• Conduct design and layout reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Adhere to robust design methodologies for successful project execution.
• Perform R&D testing to optimize performance and pass standard, EMC, EMI, ESD compliance tests.
• Develop electrical DFMEA, perform worst case analysis and simulations and develop structured problem solving techniques for test failure resolution.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to guide critical decisions.
• Develop product design requirements based on a product definition.
• Conduct thorough prototypes test and results validation. Hands-on work in lab is a must.
• Develop and implement test methodologies for design verification as well as production testing.
• Produce designs for long term reliability in a marine environment.
• Produce designs which are geared towards 100 to 2000 units per year production quantity.
• 10+ years industry experience and must have a BSEE. Strong background in power electronics.

The following are considered beneficial in this position:

• Knowledge of embedded programming languages such as C, C++
• Knowledge of NXP (Freescale) CodeWarrior environment.
• Lighting design experience.

You will find this position very satisfying if you:

• Are passionate about your work and look forward to bringing great products to market.
• Are highly creative, and enjoy using that creativity to focus your technical expertise on problems to develop elegant solutions.
• Tend to be generally positive and approach most challenges with the firm belief that you will succeed.
• Have a broad range of personal and professional interests and tend to want to learn things even if they are outside of your core area of focus.
• Love to build, tinker, design, create, modify and experiment.
• A love for boating is a plus.

If this sounds like you, email us with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning company, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our company.

Job Description

Responsible for researching, planning, and designing electro-optical products and systems; Directs and coordinates activities involved in design, fabrication, operation, application, testing, and production; Performs engineering work assisting senior-level engineers on major projects; Applies engineering principles developing, testing and modifying designs.

The Optical Engineer for Illumination design must have experience with modeling and using light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the visible with IR wavelengths being a plus. This engineer should have design experience with non-imaging optics, light pipes, color mixing optics and diffusers as well as  collection optics including conventional lenses and TIR lenses.  Design experience with light and image projection systems a plus. Designs, executes, and tests to collect statistically significant data to define technical specifications and product requirements. Researches, assesses, and validates technology choices and capabilities that may be leveraged by the applications. Candidate must be able to complete product sub-assemblies within a given project time frame. Supports projects as a hands-on contributor using technical and administrative skills to oversee and complete engineering projects.

Qualifications

•  3+ years’ experience in designing, modeling and testing of illumination and projection systems using sequential and non-sequential ray tracing. Familiarity with polarization, scatter, contrast, and light scattering modeling.

• Collaborates through to design validation and verification tests of the system requirements, and carries out these tests to reach written conclusion.

• Use of computer-based data acquisition and processing; A working knowledge of statistics for data characterization and hypothesis testing is required.

• Experience with TracePro optical simulation tool or other similar tools.

• Hands on test experience and familiarity with the optical test equipment including Goniophotometers and Integrating Spheres

Education and/or Experience:

 Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and Master’s degree in related field; plus 3+ years of design experience.

Lumitec is a manufacturer of lighting devices for the marine industry.  We are seeking manufacturing / assembly help in our Delray Beach facility.  Tasks will include general assembly of light fixtures, soldering, electrical and mechanical testing and inspection, packaging, shipping, inventory counts, etc. 

Applicants must have:

• Excellent work references from managers in similar roles
• Experience in an assembly / production environment
• Reliable transportation
• A Social Security card and / or valid employment documentation
• Be drug-free and have a clean criminal record
• Be able to work 8 am sharp to 5 – 6 pm weekdays

The following attributes are helpful but not required:

• College degree
• Soldering experience
• Electrical test experience
• Computer skills

Typical time required is 40 hours per week, however some weeks may be higher or lower depending on work load. Rapid advancement for top performers. Our work environment is fast paced and results-oriented.

To be considered applicants MUST send:

• A brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and skills
• A resume or employment history which covers at least the last 4 years
• At least 2 professional references (i.e., former or current supervisors) with complete contact information

Offices are very close to I-95, and an easy commute from Ft. Lauderdale to Palm Beach Gardens.

Employment history and background will be verified. Lumitec is a drug-free, zero-tolerance work place. Lumitec is an equal opportunity employer, and values diversity in the workplace.

RECRUITING FIRMS NEED NOT APPLY

Do you love to Create awesome consumer products?

Are you Passionate about Engineering, continually expanding your knowledge base and professional growth?

Do you work with a high sense of urgency?

If you love bringing brilliant designs to life while working in a hands-on, fast paced environment, this may be the right opportunity for you!

We seek a hands-on design engineer with project management expertise. Engineering experience in small to medium size companies is optimal.

Lumitec (www.lumiteclighting.com) has established a strong brand presence in the marine industry and beyond as an innovative, industry-leading developer and manufacturer of extreme environment LED lighting. Located in Delray Beach, Florida, we are a leader in our space and have enjoyed many years of solid, double digit growth.

Our team is comprised of creative, self-motivated, hands-on engineers, designers, and technicians. Our new team member will be an innovative thinker who excels in continuous improvement and making the right things happen.

This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional person with 7+ years’ experience in product design / development roles. You will contribute to design activities for LED lighting, joining our design team of engineers and designers taking concepts from the white board to the production floor. You will manage mechanical fit/dimension/tolerances for both as-designed and off-the-shelf components. You will contribute to the design and production of tools, tests, processes and fixtures related to production.

Our strategic emphasis on continuous innovation ensures that there are always exciting new projects to work on. Our products are relied upon by the world’s top tier boat builders; the US Coast Guard, Special Forces, and Department of Homeland Security; and various manufacturers of commercial terrestrial vehicles.

To be considered, the candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Exceptionally high level of creativity, capable of conceptualizing and communicating many solutions to unique and challenging design problems.
• Proficiency designing components for injection molding, diecasting and machining manufacturing processes
• Extensive experience with structural, thermal and fluid dynamic calculations and their finite element simulations for the optimization of products.
• Experience stepping through an assembly and calculating stack-up and fit tolerances.
• Excellent analytical problem solving skills where problems are very unusual and challenging.
• Excellent project management skills, and the ability to establish and maintain timelines with external suppliers and internal team members
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Masters strongly preferred and a minimum of 7 years of related experience.

The following attributes are strongly desired:

• High proficiency using Solidworks including best practices for documentation of designs.
• Optical design experience
• Knowledge of commercially available adhesives and coatings.
• A working knowledge of commonly available plastic resins and casting metal alloys (in particular, aluminum and stainless steel) and the advantages, limitations, and disadvantages of each.
• Experience in shop trades (machining and general fabrication/modeling of metal, wood, plastic, etc) and a willingness to utilize these skills in the generation of physical proof-of-concept prototypes and models.
• Familiarity with modeling and prototyping processes, equipment and techniques such as SLA/SLS/FDM, CNC machining, resin casting, etc.
• Experience working in a very fast paced, responsive, deadline oriented environment.

You will find this position very satisfying if you:

• Are passionate about your work and look forward to bringing great products to market.
• Are highly creative, and enjoy using that creativity to focus your technical expertise on problems to develop elegant solutions.
• Tend to be generally positive and approach most challenges with the firm belief that you will succeed.
• Have a broad range of personal and professional interests and tend to want to learn things even if they are outside of your core area of focus.
• Love to build, tinker, design, create, modify and experiment.
• A love for boating is a plus.

If this sounds like you, email us with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning company, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our company.

Lumitec offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverages.  We also offer individual, ancillary insurance plans and a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.

Do you love to Create awesome consumer products?

Are you Passionate about Engineering, continually expanding your knowledge base and professional growth?

Do you work with a high sense of urgency?

If you love bringing brilliant designs to life while working in a hands-on, fast paced environment, this may be the right opportunity for you!

We seek a hands-on design engineer with project management expertise. Engineering experience in small to medium size companies is optimal.

Lumitec (www.lumiteclighting.com) has established a strong brand presence in the marine industry and beyond as an innovative, industry-leading developer and manufacturer of extreme environment LED lighting. Located in Delray Beach, Florida, we are a leader in our space and have enjoyed many years of solid, double digit growth.

Our team is comprised of creative, self-motivated, hands-on engineers, designers, and technicians. Our new team member will be an innovative thinker who excels in continuous improvement and making the right things happen.

This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional person with 10+ years’ experience in product design / development roles.  You will be responsible for driving the design, development, testing, and implementation of DC and AC products and embedded control systems for extreme environment LED lighting. You will help to define technical direction and system architecture.

To be considered, the candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency in DC circuit design and circuit board layout (including high-frequency switching circuits and embedded control), best practices for noise mitigation, PCB CAD software (Altium preferred).
• In depth knowledge and experience within the various levels of software development from firmware to mobile applications.Excellent project management skills, and the ability to establish and maintain timelines with external suppliers and internal team members
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, Masters strongly preferred and a minimum of 10 years of related experience.

 The following attributes are strongly desired: 

• Experience leading, or directing engineering teams
• An understanding of embedded control systems and related firmware,
• Experience developing web based and mobile applications
• Extensive experience simulating circuit designs.
• Proficiency in AC circuit design and circuit board layout (UL 1598 experience)
• A solid understanding of current LED technologies and the leading LED suppliers (or the technical background to research and quickly master this knowledge).
• Experience developing electrical consumer products.

You will find this position very satisfying if you: 

• Are passionate about your work and prefer to avoid big company bureaucracy, politics, and other hurdles to bringing great products to market very quickly.
• Are highly creative and enjoy using that creativity to focus your technical expertise on problems to develop elegant solutions.
• Tend to be generally positive and approach most challenges with the firm belief that you will succeed.
• Are comfortable with the flexibility and autonomy
• Have a broad range of personal and professional interests and tend to want to learn things even if they are outside of your core area of focus.
• Love to build, tinker, design, create, modify and experiment.
• Love boating.

If this sounds like you, email us with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning company, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our company.

Lumitec offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverages.  We also offer individual, ancillary insurance plans and a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.