Full-Time

Assembly Technician 1

Elemental Brands

Elemental Brands

US-based linear low-voltage lighting manufacturer

Compensation Overview

$20.50 - $22/hr

Reno, NV, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
Metrology
Assembly

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED and one year of relevant experience, or equivalent experience and training, are required.
  • Safely use metrology tools and equipment, including calipers, a handheld photometer, and a multimeter, to evaluate product conformance.
  • Work with low-voltage electricity.
  • Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications.
  • Communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing in English.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with implementing projects involving customized light-emitting diode components and systems.
  • Perform a wide variety of electronic and electromechanical assembly tasks.
  • Follow established procedures and guidelines to check, test, and inspect finished goods before shipment to customers.
  • Conduct tests of electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality, and record the results.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of quality best practices applicable to the company’s environment.
  • Knowledge of continuous-improvement principles and practices; knowledge of International Organization for Standardization regulations is a plus.
  • Knowledge of light-emitting diodes, light-emitting diode drivers, controls, basic lighting terminology, photometry, and lighting applications.
  • Knowledge of test equipment, including multimeters, calipers, and handheld photometers.
  • Ability to strategize, plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks effectively and meet critical deadlines.
  • Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and safety guidelines.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The July 2026 patent page shows active commercialization and continued innovation momentum.
  • 2026 University of Nevada, Reno honored Elemental as Employer of the Year, aiding hiring.
  • Acquisition-led expansion continues after Gammalux, widening reach in specification and architectural lighting.

What critics are saying

  • Gammalux integration from March 2025 still risks channel overlap and culture clashes through 2027.
  • Commodity LED tape pricing pressures Diode LED margins as rivals undercut distributors aggressively.
  • A failed brand-portfolio transition after June 2026 confuses customers and weakens Elemental's market identity.

What makes Elemental Brands unique

  • June 2026 rebrand to Elemental Brands formalized a multi-brand lighting portfolio strategy.
  • Nearly 100 patents protect optics, drivers, connectors, and manufacturing automation across brands.
  • Reno-based U.S. manufacturing supports Buy America projects and integrated engineering-to-production execution.

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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