At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative lighting control systems and take ideas from concept to production.
- Company: Join Signify, a leader in sustainable lighting solutions with a global impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, career development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and diverse perspectives.
- Why this job: Shape the future of smart buildings and work on high-visibility international projects.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering and 3+ years in product design.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
More About The Role
Design the future of smart buildings in Sydney. Join Signify Dynalite’s R&D team and help engineer world-class connected lighting and building control systems used in iconic projects globally. In this role, you’ll take ideas from concept through to production - seeing your designs deployed in real environments that improve sustainability, efficiency, and human experience.
Job Summary
We’re on the lookout for a Mechanical/Mechatronics Design Engineer to join our Sydney Dynalite R&D Team, a part of our global Signify R&D Team, which specializes in creating leading-edge Connected Building & Lighting Control solutions for residential, office, retail, hospitality, industry, sport and public indoor and outdoor space applications world-wide.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Own the mechanical design of new lighting control products—from concept through prototyping, validation, and production
- Develop robust, manufacturable designs using plastics, sheet metal, and assemblies
- Build and test prototypes in a hands-on lab environment
- Collaborate closely with electronics, firmware, and global R&D teams
- Contribute to system architecture and product innovation
- Translate project requirements into practical engineering solutions
- Improve product performance, reliability, and cost through design optimisation
Your team
You’ll join a collaborative, Sydney-based R&D team within our global innovation network. The Dynalite team combines mechanical, electronics, embedded, and software expertise in a fast-moving environment where ideas move quickly from requirements to real-world deployment.
Critical Experiences
We are looking for a professional holding a Bachelor or higher degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, who can work in a multi-disciplinary global R&D team.
- 3+ years’ experience in mechanical or mechatronic product design
- Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience designing for manufacturing (injection moulded plastics, sheet metal, & assemblies)
- Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
- Familiarity with engineering validation (DFMEA, DFM, etc.)
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines
Nice to have
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator or similar tools
What You’ll Get In Return
- Competitive salary package + annual bonus
- Career development pathways within a global organisation
- Opportunity to work on high-visibility international projects
- Inclusive, supportive team culture
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.
Lighting Systems Design Engineer in Sydney employer: Signify
At Signify, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our Strategic Key Account Lead role offers not only competitive benefits but also ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive atmosphere that encourages creativity and long-term partnerships with clients, making every day rewarding and impactful.
