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W3Global Inc.

Lighting Designer

El Cajon, CA · Hybrid

$80K - $120K/yr

Develop lighting system designs including layouts, fixture selection, lighting controls, and ... Work with engineering teams, architects, and contractors to ensure design accuracy and ...

Ghafari Associates LLC

Senior Electrical Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

Design and engineer lighting, power, low voltage, and associated control systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental and healthcare structures ...

Ghafari Associates LLC

Senior Electrical Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

Design and engineer lighting, power, low voltage, and associated control systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental and healthcare structures ...

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How much do system engineer lighting jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for system engineer lighting in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between System Engineer Lighting vs Lighting Designer?

AspectSystem Engineer LightingLighting Designer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications in lighting or electrical systemsBachelor's in Design, Architecture, or related field; certifications vary
Work EnvironmentTechnical, engineering-focused, often in project teamsCreative, client-facing, design-focused projects
Industry UsageUsed in technical implementation of lighting systems in buildings and infrastructureUsed in conceptual and aesthetic lighting design for spaces

System Engineer Lighting primarily focuses on the technical and engineering aspects of lighting systems, ensuring proper installation and functionality. Lighting Designers concentrate on the aesthetic and conceptual aspects of lighting to enhance space ambiance. Both roles may collaborate but serve different purposes within lighting projects.

Infographic showing various System Engineer Lighting job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Locum Tenens, 57% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 31% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Testing and Validation Engineer - Lighting Electronics

Hella

Northville, MI

Other

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

FORVIA - HELLA Electronics Corporation is seeking a dynamicand experienced Testing and Validation Engineer - Lighting Electronics. Thefocus of this role will be to guide the overall application, system, andqualification testing for a next generation ECU system.
About Us
FORVIA -HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operatingunder the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands forhigh-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the sametime, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spareparts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purposevehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of 4.4billion in the seven-month short fiscal year 2022.
DailyResponsibilities

  • Serve as the main point of contact for OEM, Tier 1's and internal global development and testing teams
  • Coordinate the test planning process for multiple part numbers.
  • Maintain full visibility of test status and results executed both locally and globally, ensuring continuous alignment with European counterparts.
  • Define and optimize testing standards to improve execution efficiency and reduce testing time.
  • Manage system level testing from test creation through execution and reporting.
  • Validate test variants generated due to engineering changes to support production introduction.

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