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Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Technician to support the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of LED lighting products. This role bridges the gap between engineering and production, playing a critical part in ensuring high-quality, innovative lighting solutions are delivered to the market efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

+ Assist in the development, prototyping, and testing of LED lighting products and systems.

+ Build, assemble, and modify product prototypes or samples based on engineering specifications.

+ Perform electrical and photometric testing of LED fixtures, drivers, and components using appropriate lab equipment such as integrating sphere, goniophotometer, and power analyzers.

+ Document test procedures, results, and product data accurately.

+ Provide technical support in root cause analysis, failure mode evaluation, and product improvements.

+ Collaborate with production, purchasing, and quality departments to transition new products into manufacturing.

+ Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and ensure a safe, organized lab environment.

+ Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and datasheets.

+ Support compliance testing efforts for UL, DLC, Energy Star, and other standards.

+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance and cost.

Essential Skills

+ Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment and tools.

+ Basic understanding of LED technology, lighting controls, and thermal management.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

+ Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and drawings.

+ Detail-oriented with a proactive and collaborative work style.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with lighting standards such as UL, DLC, LM-79/LM-80, and Title 24.

+ Experience working in a lighting test lab environment.

+ Knowledge of PCB assembly, soldering, or circuit troubleshooting.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company that values rewarding its employees and is proud of sourcing and building products entirely in the USA. Enjoy long-term work opportunities with significant growth potential as part of a team designing and manufacturing top-quality LED lighting solutions.

Work Environment

The facility is clean and quiet, with half dedicated to a warehouse and the other half consisting of assembly stations used for building LED displays and lighting. Established in 2011, the company takes pride in producing high-end LED systems utilized in various buildings, maintaining a strong commitment to quality and domestic manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Libertyville, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

You will be eligible to enroll in the company medical plan two months from your date of hire. StarTek

will cover 70% of the cost of the medical insurance plan. StarTek also offers a dental and vision plan but

does not subsidize the cost of these plans. Dependents can enroll in the medical/dental/vision plans but

are not subsidized by StarTek.

The position includes 5.5 Paid Time Off (PTO) days for the remainder of 2025 that are vested over the

course of the year. Beginning 2026, the position will include 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) days each year that

are vested over the course of the year.

You will be eligible to enroll in StarTek’s 401K plan two months from your full-time hire date. StarTek

will match your contribution up to 4%.

Your position includes paid holidays. The paid holidays include New Years Day, Memorial Day,

Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day,

Christmas Day.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Libertyville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.