It’s What’s Inside That Matters
Cree is showing the world what is possible when market leading LED products, technology and engineering innovation are combined. We are a premier innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors that enhance the value of solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance and efficiency.
Not only is Cree at the forefront of the sustainable energy movement, but we are committed to leading the market and showing the industry what’s possible with our technology. We are the innovators, the pioneers, the dreamers. We do not accept the status quo. At Cree we know that what matters is what’s inside, because our people are what define us; acting alone, working together and leading others.
We currently have an opening for a Lighting Controls Manager with our LED Lighting R&D group, located in Morrisville, NC. If you’re an experienced engineering leader with lighting experience, now is your chance to join the LED Lighting Revolution.
Summary:
Cree Lighting is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on lighting controls manager with a wireless network background to drive innovation within the industry leading LED based lighting products. This individual will be responsible for defining the technology direction, developing a team to support the product development and assuring execution to the plan. Individual will work within cross functional groups consisting of product development, R&D and marketing to identify and develop next generation lighting controls platforms. A successful candidate will be a resourceful problem solver that is able to work around technical obstacles, implement practical solutions and successfully partner with the Cree’s worldwide design, project management and manufacturing organizations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of engineers within Cree Lighting. Deliver results by providing technical and project leadership with a focus on innovation.
- Interface and communicate with internal customers to develop strong relationships supporting a team environment.
- Define and execute on control strategies for Cree product development and integration of third party controls solutions.
- Plan and allocate appropriate engineering resources for projects and provide scheduling, resource planning, and capital equipment budget plans.
- Define technology roadmap and communicate how technology roadmap intersects and impacts product roadmap.
Requirements:
- BS Electrical Engineering Degree
- 5+ years of managing a team of engineers in a technology environment.
- Expert in wireless mesh network development
- Knowledge of Zigbee, 802.15.4, 6LowPAN, wireless controls
- Multidiscipline knowledge base including sensors, database management, firmware development, software development, and electrical circuit design.
- Familiar with communication methods used in embedded design.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple development projects simultaneously.
- Resourceful, hands-on, problem solving individual with initiative and drive to work around technical obstacles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- US Citizen or Green Card holder
- Willing and open to travel – both domestic and international.
- Self Starter, capable of keeping up with a fast development pace.
Preferences:
- Experience designing Solid State LED Lighting products.
- Lighting controls development experience.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results leveraging outside partners to supplement Cree development teams.
TO APPLY:
Simply follow this link to view the job posting and apply
https://autohire.careershop.com/cree/JobSearch/JobCenterViewCndt.asp?JobAd_Id=954554
OR:
- Please visit our website to submit a resume for consideration – www.cree.com/careers
- Click the Job Listings Tab, then select US Staff Position
- Then search the job title or job # in the “Current Job Opportunities” window.
- Lighting Controls Manager – #954554