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JOB TITLE: Senior Electrical Engineering TechnicianFLSA: ExemptSTATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Skokie, IllinoisSUPERVISOR: Electrical Engineering ManagerCOMPANY DESCRIPTION:Visual Comfort & Co. We are the industry's leading resource for decorative and architectural lighting, as well as ceiling fans. Our extensive product assortment is available in every style, for every application, and fits every budget.Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.Our family of brands include Visual Comfort - the premier resource for signature designer lighting; Tech Lighting - the leading brand for modern decorative and specification grade, architectural lighting; Generation Lighting - combining legacy collections along with a new generation of well-known, leading designers that offers lighting at an outstanding value; and Monte Carlo - specializing in trend-inspired ceiling fan designs.SUMMARY:Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems for lighting products, such as electronic transformers, LED drivers, power supplies, dimmers and other controls applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics.QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required. Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Related Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in an electrical/electronics environment. A minimum of 2 years full-time relevant experience in a production or engineering environment related to the lighting industry. Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.HOURS: Monday through Friday, full-time with work hours designated by the Supervisor.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external partners.Capacity to utilize effective time and personnel management skills working against multiple deadlines and competing objectives.Self-motivated, able to achieve goals and objectives without supervision.Understanding of electronic circuits related to lighting product power supplies.Knowledge of regulatory agency standards including UL, CSA, FCC.Proficient in the set up and use of electrical and electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM's, power meters, light meters, and network connected devices.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools, soldering iron, etc.Write reports or record data on testing performed or specifications to assist engineers.Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.Maintain working knowledge of current lighting testing and evaluation technologies by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.Be present in the workplace to effectively elaborate and communicate amongst co-works and teams. Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality and adherence to agreed-upon schedule as determined by manager.Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort and Company ValuesMarginal Functions:Performs other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements:Sitting: frequentlyClimbing: frequentlyKneeling: occasionallyReaching: frequentlyFeeling: occasionallyWalking: frequentlyBalancing: occasionallyCrouching: occasionallyHandling: frequentlyStrength: light (0-25 lbs.)Stooping: occasionallyCrawling: occasionallyManual Dexterity: frequentlyCognitive Considerations: Must exhibit cognitive abilities to:Make balanced, fact-based, relevant recommendations & decisions, avoiding emotionally-driven decision makingSolve problems by collaborating with colleagues and functional experts to ensure fully-considered actions are implementedFocus on critical tasks and ideas, which require specific, detailed attention without getting distracted by irrelevant considerationsProactively try to anticipate needs/hurdles/next stepsOrganize and express thoughts clearly and succinctly in formats used internally as well as copy-written formats for external customersRespect the requirements and deadlines of others (both internal and external constituents) in order to drive decision makingENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:· General work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature, LED and fluorescent lighting.· Exposure to noise distractions from employees or equipment operation in adjacent work areas.· Infrequent exposure to cleaning and building materials.· Parking is provided approximately one block away from building.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCandidates and Team Members are treated 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 statusThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements and efforts of working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological development, etc.