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LSI manufactures advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. Our American-made products, which include non-residential indoor and outdoor lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, create value for customer brands and enhance the consumer experience. We have 3,000 employees at 23 manufacturing plants throughout the U.S. and Canada. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com.\nWe are looking for an on-site Engineering Manager - Lighting Controls to support our team at our corporate location in Blue Ash, Ohio.\nPosition Summary:\nThe Lighting Controls Manager is responsible for leading the Lighting Controls Applications and Technical Support team in the design, implementation, commissioning, and ongoing support of luminaire integrated lighting control systems for commercial indoor and outdoor lighting projects. This role serves as the primary technical and operational leader for both third-party and proprietary lighting control solutions, including the company’s Airlink Blue wireless control platform.\nThe successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in lighting controls, wireless networking technologies, project management, and customer support to ensure successful deployment of lighting control systems from project inception through commissioning and turnover. This position works closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service teams to support company growth and customer satisfaction.\nLeadership & Team Management\nLead, mentor, and develop a team of Applications Engineers, Technical Support Engineers, and Commissioning Specialists.\nEstablish team priorities, performance objectives, and workload allocation.\nDrive continuous improvement in technical support processes, commissioning procedures, and project execution.\nFoster a customer-focused culture while maintaining high technical standards.\nControls Design & Applications Support\nOversee the development of lighting controls designs for commercial indoor and outdoor projects.\nReview and approve controls take-offs, control system layouts, wiring diagrams, and sequence-of-operation documentation.\nEnsure accurate generation of controls bills of material (BOMs).\nProvide technical guidance on proprietary and third-party controls systems.\nSupport complex project pursuits with sales teams, agents, specifiers, contractors, and end users.\nProject Management & Operational Coordination\nMonitor and manage the pipeline of current and upcoming lighting controls projects and sales opportunities.\nAct as primary project manager for controls-related projects.\nEnsure timely delivery of project milestones and mitigate project risks.\nCoordinate with manufacturing schedules and controls hardware requirements.\nCommissioning & Technical Support\nOversee both in-house and field commissioning activities.\nSupport commissioning personnel during startup and troubleshooting.\nEstablish commissioning standards and documentation requirements.\nProvide advanced escalation support for complex technical issues.\nSupport customers, contractors, and field personnel with troubleshooting and system optimization.\nTechnical Expertise & Product Support\nServe as the organization subject matter expert on lighting controls and wireless communication technologies.\nMaintain expertise in Bluetooth Mesh, WiFi, and related wireless platforms.\nSupport ongoing enhancement and deployment of Airlink Blue and other controls offerings.\nCollaborate with Product Management and Engineering on product improvements.\nEvaluate third-party controls technologies and integration opportunities.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline\nMinimum 5 years of experience in lighting controls, building automation, electrical systems, or related industry.\nMinimum 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or project management experience.\nDemonstrated experience designing, deploying, commissioning, and troubleshooting commercial lighting control systems.\nStrong understanding of Bluetooth Mesh and WiFi networks.\nExcellent communication and customer-facing skills.\nAbility to travel as required.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.\nExperience with networked lighting control systems and IoT-connected devices.\nKnowledge of occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, energy code compliance, and demand response.\nExperience with field commissioning of wireless lighting controls systems.\nKnowledge of DALI, 0-10V, DMX, BACnet, and Modbus protocols.\nKey Competencies\nTechnical Leadership\nProject Management\nWireless Networking & Troubleshooting\nCustomer Focus\nTeam Development\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nStrategic Planning\nProblem Solving\nSystem Commissioning\nProcess Improvement\nSuccess Measures\nSuccessful execution and commissioning of controls projects.\nAccuracy and timeliness of controls BOMs and application designs.\nCustomer satisfaction and technical support responsiveness.\nAchievement of project schedules and commissioning milestones.\nTeam productivity and development.\nReduction in field issues and commissioning-related callbacks.\nSupport of lighting controls sales growth and profitability.\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nHealth insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nPaid time off\nEEOC\nLSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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