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Elemental Brands

Elemental Brands

US-based linear low-voltage lighting manufacturer

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Fall 2026
$20.50/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Reno, NV, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Enrollment as a junior or senior in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at an accredited college or university, or equivalent training and experience.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering principles.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to respond to and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to understand and interpret engineering policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Perform product tests, including mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, and optical or photometric tests.
  • Assist in manufacturing process design.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control tests on outgoing and returned products.
  • Document results and prepare test reports and engineering memoranda.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous internship experience in a corporate setting is helpful but not necessary.
  • Knowledge of optics, photometrics, and light-emitting diodes is desirable but not required.

About the company

Elemental Brands specializes in linear low-voltage lighting through a portfolio including Diode LED, Lucetta, Lucetta CI, and Gammalux. Its products are designed and manufactured in Reno, Nevada, supported by extensive R&D and a patent portfolio of around 100 patents for LED tape light, drivers, and optics. The company serves designers, architects, electricians, and contractors via 3,000+ showrooms and distributors, using two websites to serve B2B and B2C customers. Growth is driven by acquisitions (notably Gammalux in 2025), U.S.-based manufacturing, and training and testing facilities to expand across distribution, specification, custom integration, and architectural markets.

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What believers are saying

  • May 5 2026 BLAZE SELECT and BLAZE MINI widened the product ladder.
  • June 25 2026 rebrand signals larger brand architecture and broader market reach.
  • Buy America demand favors U.S.-built lighting systems across public projects in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Acuity and Cooper keep expanding linear portfolios, compressing margins and shelf visibility in 2026.
  • Commodity LED tape pricing and distributor consolidation threaten Elemental Brands' premium positioning by 2027.
  • Dependence on Reno manufacturing creates existential disruption if tariffs, fires, or plant outages hit production.

What makes Elemental Brands unique

  • June 25 2026 rebrand unifies Diode LED, Lucetta, Lucetta CI, and Gammalux.
  • Reno manufacturing and nearly 100 patents anchor proprietary linear low-voltage lighting.
  • March 11 2025 Gammalux acquisition deepens specification-grade architectural linear lighting.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Membership

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Parental Leave