Test Engineer II at Visual Comfort & Co. in Corporate Skokie, 7400 Linder Ave, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America

Job description

• Posted Monday, September 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and test specifications
• Develop test equipment and setups according to the test plan
• Test LED drivers, LED modules, LED fixtures and control modules in support of new product development and VAVE projects
• Qualify LED drivers, LED modules and LED fixtures by conducting performance and reliability testing
• Provide technical support to Technical Service and Quality teams
• Manage testing documentation, including test requests and test reports
• Provide technical oversight for the lab technicians that perform electrical testing
• Work effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems
• Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values
• Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule while maintaining a consistent presence in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 3+ years of experience in electrical testing or a related field
• Proficiently use test equipment, including oscilloscope, power analyzers/meters, electronic loads, DMMs and Data acquisition systems
• Ability to understand electric circuit designs, schematics and components specifications
• Knowledge of switching mode power supplies is preferred
• Knowledge of lighting, especially LED lighting, is preferred
• Experience with basic circuit design, Arduino or Raspberry Pi development board is preferred
• Self-motivated, able to achieve goals and objectives without supervision
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
• Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for this role
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Skills

Required

• Self-motivated
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Communication skills
• Electrical testing
• Circuit design
• Schematics
• Component specifications
• Switching mode power supplies
• LED lighting

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
• Compensation is based on individual factors, including skill set, relevant experience, and work location