Cree Lighting is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on lighting system engineer who will support development of industry leading LED based lighting products. This individual will be responsible for defining the technology direction, developing a team to support the product development and assuring execution to the plan. Individual will work within cross functional groups consisting of product development, R&D and marketing to identify and develop next generation lighting controls platforms. A successful candidate will be a resourceful problem solver that is able to work around technical obstacles, implement practical solutions and successfully partner with the Cree’s worldwide design, project management and manufacturing organizations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of engineers within Cree Lighting. Deliver results by providing technical and project leadership with a focus on innovation.
- Interface and communicate with internal and external customers to develop strong relationships supporting a team environment.
- Define and execute on control strategies for Cree product development and integration of third party controls solutions.
- Plan and allocate appropriate engineering resources for projects and provide scheduling, resource planning, and capital equipment budget plans.
- Define technology roadmap and communicate how technology roadmap intersects and impacts product roadmap.
- Present technical presentations to existing and potential customers as well as at trade shows
Requirements:
- BS Electrical Engineering Degree
- 5+ years of managing a team of engineers in a technology environment.
- Expert in wireless mesh network development.
- Multidiscipline knowledge base including sensors, database management, firmware development, software development, and electrical circuit design.
- Familiar with communication methods used in embedded design.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple development projects simultaneously.
- Resourceful, hands-on, problem solving individual with initiative and drive to work around technical obstacles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Willing and open to travel – both domestic and international.
- Self Starter, capable of keeping up with a fast development pace.
Preferences:
- Experience designing Solid State LED Lighting products.
- Lighting controls development experience.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results leveraging outside partners to supplement Cree development teams.
TO APPLY:
- Please visit our website to submit a resume for consideration – www.cree.com/careers
- Click the Job Listings Tab, then select the link to Job Opportunities
- Then search the job title or job # in the “Current Job Opportunities” window.
- Systems Engineer, LED Lighting – # 952258