At a Glance
- Tasks: Become the go-to expert for innovative lighting controls and support exciting projects.
- Company: Join a respected UK lighting manufacturer with over a century of heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension, free parking, and enhanced holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Great long-term career potential with training from industry leaders.
- Why this job: Work with cutting-edge smart lighting tech and grow your career in a global organisation.
- Qualifications: Electrical or Electronic Engineering background; strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected UK lighting manufacturer with a heritage spanning more than a century. As part of a global organisation at the forefront of intelligent lighting and building technologies, the business delivers innovative solutions across infrastructure, transport, public realm, commercial and industrial markets. This is a unique opportunity to become the company's specialist in lighting controls technology, playing a key role in supporting new product development, customer projects and the future growth of connected lighting solutions. If you enjoy solving technical problems, working with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with engineering and sales teams, this role offers excellent long-term career potential.
Our client is an established manufacturer of professional lighting systems, supplying high-performance solutions into some of the UK's most demanding environments including highways, rail networks, commercial developments, public spaces and industrial facilities. Part of a global technology group, the business is investing heavily in smart lighting, sustainability and connected infrastructure solutions. Their products help customers reduce energy consumption, improve asset management and support environmental objectives through advanced lighting controls and monitoring technologies. The company has built its reputation on engineering excellence, product quality and customer service, making it a trusted partner for contractors, consultants, local authorities and infrastructure providers across the UK.
As Lighting Controls Engineer, you will become the technical expert for the company's lighting controls portfolio, supporting a range of intelligent lighting systems including DALI, D4i, wireless controls and Central Management Systems (CMS). Working closely with Engineering, Product Development and Sales teams, you will provide technical guidance throughout the customer journey, from project conception and system design through to commissioning and aftersales support. This position offers excellent exposure to emerging smart lighting technologies and provides a clear route into senior technical or product management positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the internal technical specialist for lighting controls products and systems.
- Support customers and sales teams with technical enquiries and controls solutions.
- Evaluate, test and validate lighting controls compatibility across product ranges.
- Work with leading third-party controls manufacturers and technology partners.
- Assist with the development and implementation of the lighting controls roadmap.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide aftersales support.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, installation guides and testing procedures.
- Support production teams with controls integration and product implementation.
- Participate in customer meetings and technical presentations.
- Manage controls-related projects from concept through to successful delivery.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Electrical, Electronic or Controls Engineering background.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies.
Desirable
- Experience with DALI lighting controls.
- Knowledge of D4i protocols.
- Wireless lighting controls experience.
- Central Management Systems (CMS) experience.
- Building Management Systems (BMS) exposure.
- Lighting industry experience.
- HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- Candidates from Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, BMS Engineering, Technical Support Engineering, Electrical Design Engineering or Smart Building Technology backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What's in It for You?
- Salary of £25,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
- Opportunity to become a recognised technical expert.
- Exposure to cutting-edge smart lighting technologies.
- Long-term career development opportunities.
- Training and support from industry-leading technology partners.
- Work for a global organisation with significant investment in innovation.
- Pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Electric vehicle charging facilities.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Increasing annual leave entitlement with service.
Lighting Controls Engineer employer: ATA Recruitment
ATA Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values both individual contributions and teamwork. With competitive benefits including healthcare coverage, pension contributions, and ample training opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in the thriving FMCG manufacturing sector in Canterbury.
