Product Engineer II

Note to applicants:
This is a full-time, onsite position working out of our HQ in Valencia, CA.

Who We Are:

Sunco is one of the largest and fastest-growing online lighting retailers in the U.S.—and we’re just getting started. Headquartered in sunny Valencia, CA, we’re powered by an amazing team of people who bring passion, purpose, and innovation to everything they do.

What We Do:

We light up the world—literally

Millions of customers have trusted Sunco for our energy-efficient LED lighting and our commitment to quality, value, and customer care. Whether it’s a home renovation or a large-scale commercial project, our mission is to deliver top-tier lighting solutions with unbeatable service and eco-conscious impact.

At Sunco, we don’t just sell lights—we help our customers see things in a whole new light.

As a Product Engineer II in the lighting industry, you will be responsible for developing, validating, and supporting innovative lighting products from concept through production. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that new lighting solutions meet performance, safety, reliability, and compliance standards. This role places a strong emphasis on validation, reliability testing, and continuous improvement
, making it ideal for an engineer with hands‑on hardware and testing experience.

• Validation & Reliability Testing
• Plan, design, and execute validation protocols for lighting products (LED, drivers, controls, fixtures).
• Perform electrical, thermal, photometric, mechanical, and environmental tests to ensure compliance with performance specifications and applicable safety standards
• Apply accelerated life testing (ALT) and highly accelerated stress testing (HAST) to validate long‑term reliability.
• Test Method Development & Automation
• Create test setups, fixtures, and automated procedures to improve efficiency and repeatability of validation processes.
• Implement data acquisition and analysis tools to monitor performance and identify failure modes.
• Maintain calibration and integrity of testing equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for test failures and field returns, applying methods such as FMEA, 8D, and DOE.
• Translate findings into actionable design, process, or supplier changes to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Track KPIs for validation cycles, yield, and reliability performance, driving continuous improvement in testing processes.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare comprehensive validation reports, summarizing methodology, results, risks, and recommendations.
• Maintain test databases and ensure traceability of all validation activities for internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in hardware product engineering, validation, or reliability testing, ideally in the lighting industry or related electronics sector.
• Hands‑on experience with lighting test equipment (e.g., integrating spheres, goniophotometers, thermal chambers, oscilloscopes).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with expertise in root‑cause analysis methods.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Solid Works, Creo, or similar); circuit/PCB exposure a plus.

At Sunco, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being and professional growth of our team members, our offering include:

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Coverage:
  Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive health insurance plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with Company Match:
  Secure your financial future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a competitive company match to help you save for retirement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
  Take advantage of FSAs to manage out‑of‑pocket healthcare and dependent care expenses efficiently.
• Time Off Policy:
  We believe in the importance of work‑life balance and provide a generous time off policy, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access confidential counseling and support services for personal and professional challenges.
• Team Building
  
  Activities:
  
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