Full-Time

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cooper Lighting Solutions

Posted on 9/16/2025

Signify

Signify

10,001+ employees

Global lighting company delivering connected illumination

Compensation Overview

$100.6k - $147.5k/yr

+ Bonus

Fayetteville, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (5)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 5+ years of product design work experience (with lighting fixtures a plus)
  • 5+ years of work experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software
  • Proficient in thermal and structural simulation with an understanding of electrical and optical engineering principles
  • Good understanding of injection molded plastic, die cast, forging, sheet metal design, manufacturing methods and processes
  • Able to create, articulate and promote engineering best-practices
  • Familiarity with design, manufacturing and regulatory (UL, ES, etc.) aspects of LED lighting systems for general lighting is a plus
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship needs
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the overall mechanical design of lighting products and meeting project schedule and budget.
  • Collaborate with internal resources and remote engineering to create the project timeline, define deliverables and guide the team to completion.
  • Coordinate with marketing to ensure project specifications are clear, complete, achievable and consistent with the voice of the customer.
  • Ensure design progression via CAD modeling reviews, thermal and mechanical analysis, drawing and model retention, testing plan creation, test review and coordination with internal and third-party compliance.
  • Ensure project tooling budget and product cost requirements are met.
  • Coordinate with sourcing team to ensure vendors are identified, quotations are obtained, and quality standards/form deliverables are met

Signify uses lighting as an interconnected system for homes, businesses, and cities, with products like Hue, WiZ, professional fixtures, and horticultural lighting. Its systems run on IoT-enabled devices and software that control, monitor, and automate lighting via apps, hubs, and building-management integrations. The company distinguishes itself through a long history, a large consumer and professional ecosystem, and a broad product range from street lighting to indoor and agricultural lighting, plus growth through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to unlock the potential of light to improve everyday life and support sustainability at scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Sports Live software monetization and Championship 2026 rollout drive recurring revenue.
  • China and India growth offsets 5.1% decline; 323 Philips Smart Hubs operational.
  • NatureConnect biophilic lighting captures B2B2C workplace wellness and corporate real estate.

What critics are saying

  • Conventional lighting sales dropped 17.9% in Q1 2026; restructuring erodes margins.
  • Chinese competitors Yeelight and Xiaomi undercut WiZ and Hue pricing in emerging markets.
  • Mercedes F1 partnership ends December 2026, removing premium brand visibility channel.

What makes Signify unique

  • 144 million connected light points installed by end 2024, unmatched IoT lighting scale.
  • Philips Hue brand recognition and Sports Live software create recurring revenue streams.
  • 54.8% US lighting manufacturing market share with emerging markets geographic diversification.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 2nd, 2026
Signify repurchases 127K shares for $2.8M in share buyback programme

Signify, the world leader in lighting, repurchased 126,776 shares between 23 and 27 February 2026 at an average price of €20.11 per share, totalling €2.5 million. The buyback forms part of a programme announced on 13 February 2026. The company will use the shares to cover obligations from its long-term incentive performance share plan and other employee share schemes. To date, Signify has repurchased 266,276 shares under this programme for a total consideration of €5.3 million. Signify, listed on Euronext as LIGHT, reported sales of €5.8 billion in 2025 and employs approximately 27,000 people across over 70 markets.

Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC)
Nov 22nd, 2024
GSIC powered by Microsoft Partners with Signify to Drive Innovation in Sports Lighting Technology

The partnership will leverage the strengths of both GSIC and Signify to explore new possibilities and develop innovative solutions that can enhance the sports experience.

General
Sep 28th, 2024
Signify Onboards the Cricket Legend Rahul Dravid as their Brand Ambassador, a Partnership Steeped in Legacy and Innovation

Taking a step ahead, we are thrilled to have Rahul Dravid join the Signify family as the face of our brand.

Eindhoven News
Aug 7th, 2024
Signify teams up with Mercedes Formula 1

Eindhoven-based lighting company Signify will be working with the Mercedes Formula 1 team until the end of 2026.

Canadian Association of Women in Construction
Jul 19th, 2024
Jody Sikham appointed marketing communications leader for Genlyte Solutions

July 19, 2024 - Jody Sikham has been appointed marketing communications leader for Genlyte Solutions (a Signify business) for Canada and the United States.

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