{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6b715faf08bdf2a7f9f8a7c1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6b715faf08bdf2a7f9f8a7c1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6b715faf08bdf2a7f9f8a7c1","title":"Validation Engineer II","description":"Who We Are:\nSunco 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.\n\nWhat We Do:\nWe light up the world—literally\n\nMillions 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.\n\nAt Sunco, we don’t just sell lights—we help our customers see things in a whole new light.\n\nOverview\nAs a Validation 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.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\nDevelop products that meet UL-certified safety standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements while ensuring on‑time launch and adherence to budget.\nManage projects and programs with accurate forecasting of timelines, resources, and deliverables.\nMaintain daily communication with suppliers to ensure objectives are clearly understood and consistently met.\nValidation & Reliability Testing\nPlan, design, and execute validation protocols for lighting products (LED, drivers, controls, fixtures).\nPerform electrical, thermal, photometric, mechanical, and environmental tests to ensure compliance with performance specifications and applicable safety standards\nApply accelerated life testing (ALT) and highly accelerated stress testing (HAST) to validate long-term reliability.\nTest Method Development & Automation\nCreate test setups, fixtures, and automated procedures to improve efficiency and repeatability of validation processes.\nImplement data acquisition and analysis tools to monitor performance and identify failure modes.\nMaintain calibration and integrity of testing equipment.\nFailure Analysis & Continuous Improvement\nConduct root cause analysis for test failures and field returns, applying methods such as FMEA, 8D, and DOE.\nTranslate findings into actionable design, process, or supplier changes to enhance product quality and reliability.\nTrack KPIs for validation cycles, yield, and reliability performance, driving continuous improvement in testing processes.\nDocumentation & Reporting\nCreate installation manuals, product labels, and verify engineering specifications on retail packaging.\nPrepare comprehensive validation reports, summarizing methodology, results, risks, and recommendations.\nMaintain test databases and ensure traceability of all validation activities for internal and external audits.\nPerform additional related duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.\n3-6 years of experience in hardware product engineering, validation, or reliability testing, ideally in the lighting industry or related electronics sector.\nHands-on experience with lighting test equipment (e.g., integrating spheres, goniophotometers, thermal chambers, oscilloscopes).\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in root-cause analysis methods.\nProficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar); circuit/PCB exposure a plus.\nAbility to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple active projects.\nStrong organizational and analytical skills.\nExcellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal abilities.\nAbility to understand technical concepts, interpret schematics, and provide informed design recommendations.\nProficiency with Project Management tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.\nDemonstrates responsibility, initiative, problem‑solving ability, and critical thinking.\nQuick learner with a proactive approach to challenges.\nEssential Physical Demands\nAbility to sit or stand at a computer workstation for extended periods.\nComfortable performing hands‑on testing of prototype products.\nAbility to lift and carry over 50 pounds.\nAbility to push and pull heavy objects as needed.\nCapable of performing essential physical tasks including standing, bending, kneeling, sitting, and reaching.\nComfortable working independently or as part of a team.\nAble to use protective equipment during physical tasks.\nMaintains a safe and clean working environment.\n\nBenefits & Perks\nAt 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:\nComprehensive Health and Wellness Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive health insurance plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) with Company Match: Secure your financial future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a competitive company match to help you save for retirement.\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Take advantage of FSAs to manage out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care expenses efficiently.\nTime 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.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential counseling and support services for personal and professional challenges.\nTeam Building Activities: Engage in weekly challenges, weekly Wellness Walks, regular team-building activities, and quarterly company outings to foster a strong sense of community.\n\nJob Type: Full-time , Exempt (Non-Exempt)\nCompensation: $90,000 - $100,000\n\nDISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.\nSunco Lighting Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and complies with Ban the Box laws, which prohibit us from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\n\nSunco values privacy as a top priority. 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Headquartered in sunny Valencia, CA, we’re powered by an amazing team of people who bring passion, purpose, and innovation to everything they do.\n\nWhat We Do:\nWe light up the world—literally\n\nMillions 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.\n\nAt Sunco, we don’t just sell lights—we help our customers see things in a whole new light.\n\nOverview\nAs a Validation 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.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\nDevelop products that meet UL-certified safety standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements while ensuring on‑time launch and adherence to budget.\nManage projects and programs with accurate forecasting of timelines, resources, and deliverables.\nMaintain daily communication with suppliers to ensure objectives are clearly understood and consistently met.\nValidation & Reliability Testing\nPlan, design, and execute validation protocols for lighting products (LED, drivers, controls, fixtures).\nPerform electrical, thermal, photometric, mechanical, and environmental tests to ensure compliance with performance specifications and applicable safety standards\nApply accelerated life testing (ALT) and highly accelerated stress testing (HAST) to validate long-term reliability.\nTest Method Development & Automation\nCreate test setups, fixtures, and automated procedures to improve efficiency and repeatability of validation processes.\nImplement data acquisition and analysis tools to monitor performance and identify failure modes.\nMaintain calibration and integrity of testing equipment.\nFailure Analysis & Continuous Improvement\nConduct root cause analysis for test failures and field returns, applying methods such as FMEA, 8D, and DOE.\nTranslate findings into actionable design, process, or supplier changes to enhance product quality and reliability.\nTrack KPIs for validation cycles, yield, and reliability performance, driving continuous improvement in testing processes.\nDocumentation & Reporting\nCreate installation manuals, product labels, and verify engineering specifications on retail packaging.\nPrepare comprehensive validation reports, summarizing methodology, results, risks, and recommendations.\nMaintain test databases and ensure traceability of all validation activities for internal and external audits.\nPerform additional related duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.\n3-6 years of experience in hardware product engineering, validation, or reliability testing, ideally in the lighting industry or related electronics sector.\nHands-on experience with lighting test equipment (e.g., integrating spheres, goniophotometers, thermal chambers, oscilloscopes).\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in root-cause analysis methods.\nProficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar); circuit/PCB exposure a plus.\nAbility to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple active projects.\nStrong organizational and analytical skills.\nExcellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal abilities.\nAbility to understand technical concepts, interpret schematics, and provide informed design recommendations.\nProficiency with Project Management tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.\nDemonstrates responsibility, initiative, problem‑solving ability, and critical thinking.\nQuick learner with a proactive approach to challenges.\nEssential Physical Demands\nAbility to sit or stand at a computer workstation for extended periods.\nComfortable performing hands‑on testing of prototype products.\nAbility to lift and carry over 50 pounds.\nAbility to push and pull heavy objects as needed.\nCapable of performing essential physical tasks including standing, bending, kneeling, sitting, and reaching.\nComfortable working independently or as part of a team.\nAble to use protective equipment during physical tasks.\nMaintains a safe and clean working environment.\n\nBenefits & Perks\nAt 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:\nComprehensive Health and Wellness Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive health insurance plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) with Company Match: Secure your financial future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a competitive company match to help you save for retirement.\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Take advantage of FSAs to manage out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care expenses efficiently.\nTime 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.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential counseling and support services for personal and professional challenges.\nTeam Building Activities: Engage in weekly challenges, weekly Wellness Walks, regular team-building activities, and quarterly company outings to foster a strong sense of community.\n\nJob Type: Full-time , Exempt (Non-Exempt)\nCompensation: $90,000 - $100,000\n\nDISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.\nSunco Lighting Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and complies with Ban the Box laws, which prohibit us from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\n\nSunco values privacy as a top priority. 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