Product Engineer - Communications Technology

Product Engineer - Communications Technology

At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, there is a can do, innovative spirit. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While our headquarters are in Oskaloosa, Iowa, we are a global company, providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas and venues in more than 125 countries.

The Musco Product Development Engineering Team is currently seeking a Product Engineer to work from our Oskaloosa office. This position will identify, evaluate, and integrate commercially off the shelf cellular, wireless radio, and other communication components into Musco lighting controls systems. These components must meet project requirements while considering factors such as performance, compliance, and cost. If you’re solutions-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, we look forward to hearing from you. More details about the role are below.

What you will do as a Product Engineer:

• Cost analysis: Analyze and asses the cost implications of various options, considering long-term warranty and support factors.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with key vendors, ensuring consistent, reliable support and supply chain continuity. Lead efforts to optimize cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality standards and proactively address any potential risks or disruptions to minimize operational impact and support long-term strategic goals.
• Work with internal design teams and purchasing to ensure product initiatives are met.
• Project Specification review: Technical evaluation to ensure project specifications are met.
• Risk management: Identify and minimize potential risks associated with Commercial off the shelf components, such as obsolescence, compatibility issues, and long term support.
• Compliance assessment: Work closely with internal compliance and testing teams as well as vendors to ensure compliance with industry regulations in US and Internationally.
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related technical degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of electrical controls
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Familiar with COTS components categories(hardware, software, and network components)
• Experience with Project Management methodologies to ensure timely delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to evaluate technical specifications and vendor documentation
• Strong motivational aptitude

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium to the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium. Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you, and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you. The Des Moines Register has named Musco an Iowa Top Workplace recipient. Read more here.

What does Musco offer?

At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization. We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance wi