Controls Application Specialist–California Lighting Sales

California Lighting Sales (CLS), a leading lighting and controls sales agency located in Los Angeles, seeks a Controls Application Specialist to join our organization.

Position Summary: Provide high caliber lighting controls applications assistance to clients in order to generate controls product specifications, increase sales and sustain customer-brand loyalty. The Applications Project Specialist interprets electrical plans and drawings and designs control systems that satisfy code and meet budget requirements.

The Controls Applications Specialist collaborates closely with CLS personnel including but not limited to Outside sales, Quotes, Accounting and Customer Service. The position’s primary external customers are the electrical engineer, contractor, distributor & controls manufacturers represented by CLS.

Position Requirements:  A 2-year Associates or vocational degree in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or Lighting Science is preferred, but not required. Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Tools, AutoCAD (2006 or later), Adobe Acrobat Pro, AGI and basic typing skills (40WPM).

The position requires a minimum of 12 months previous experience in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or an applications role in the electrical industry preferably with a lighting manufacturer, lighting agency or electrical engineer. Familiarity with electrical plans, CEC Title 24, NEC, local codes and specifications is required.  

Responsibilities are primarily discharged within the company’s Irwindale, CA offices.

CLS offers a very generous compensation & benefits package including competitive base salary, medical, dental, vision, STD and life insurance. Employees are also provided paid vacations, 401k and a lucrative company funded profit-sharing plan.

CLS is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer and it is the policy of CLS not to discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or protected veteran status or any other protected status. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.

Please forward resume and qualifications to  [email protected] for further consideration.