Entry Level Design Engineer

Amerlux, a leader in architectural lighting, designs and manufacturing of innovative interior and exterior lighting solutions for commercial, retail and supermarket sectors is looking for a Entry Level Design Engineer to join our team in our Oakland NJ facility. This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate looking to being their career. This position requires being on-site five days per week. 

The Design Engineer, Level 1, is a part of the Project and Variant Engineering Team in a fast-paced and growing global Lighting organization. The position reports directly to Manager of Project and Variant Engineering, and works closely with the Design/R&D Team to execute assigned variant projects from concept to production.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Ability to produce Detailed, professional quality drawings to specifications. 2D/ 3D Part Drawings; Submittal and Standard product drawings.
• Product Documentation, including: Bills of Material; working with Engineering Administrator to develop Bills of Materials in Oracle ERP system and SAP; assembly documentation; installation sheets and help generate specification data sheet; work closely with all departments on the projects.
• Complete value engineering assignments to assist Company in meeting cost savings and product enhancement goals.
• Other duties as deemed priority and appropriate by the Company and management.

Qualification Include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.
• Ability to read Architectural Plans a plus.
• Fluent in 2D design software: Autodesk AutoCAD required.
• Fluent in 3D design software: Autodesk Inventor required.
• Understanding of sheet metal, die cast, plastic mold and extruded part design a plus.
• Good communication skills required - effective interaction/collaboration with resources, vendors, partners, and designers locally and other global locations.
• Effective use and manage personal time while juggling various priorities.
• Understanding LED lighting components; understanding of architectural construction; a plus.
• VB Coding knowledge a plus.

This is a great opportunity for a recent undergraduate to begin a career in a friendly and dynamic environment.

Amerlux's office hours are 8:30 to 5:00 Monday - Thursday and 8:30 to 3:30 Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

This is $55,000 to $62,000 per year based on experience.  Amerlux offers a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. Life and AD&D, short term disability, 401k with match, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks vacation and five sick days per year. 

Interested candidates should send resumes to medelstein@amerlux.com

Amerlux is an Equal Opportunity Employer.