Product Development Technician (Lighting)
Omnify is a company specializing in lighting solutions, and they are seeking a Product Development Technician to assist with day-to-day operations in product development. This role involves project coordination, document control, and basic lighting control support to ensure smooth workflow and project completion. Responsibilities Maintain Product Development schedules, risk/action logs, and decision logs; prepare a weekly status update Book photometry and safety tests; track ETAs for samples, tooling, and lab reports Own meeting notes and follow-ups with vendors, labs, and internal teams Maintain Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), drawing packs, labels/markings, and packaging specifications Track and update Engineering Change Orders (ECOs); ensure the newest revisions are saved and shared in the correct folders or PLM system Manage the IES and SPD libraries; version spec sheets and installation guides Prepare and track sample/tooling purchase orders with Sourcing; receive, photograph, and log results Run pre-lab sanity checks (power draw, basic lumen/efficacy math, wiring checklist) Assemble first-article bundles (photos, measurements, reports) Help with building and assembling prototypes, including wiring, labeling, and preparing samples for testing Set up and test DMX/RDM and SPI fixtures; verify polarity, termination, and grounding Configure addressing, universes, and pixel maps; create basic scenes/sequences (static looks, chases, fades) Export show files/presets for controllers Build release bundles (datasheet, IES, certifications, instructions) for Sales/Marketing Submit website/portal content requests; ensure traceable links to released revisions Skills Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Lighting Technology, or a related field Strong document discipline and written communication; comfort reading basic technical drawings and wiring diagrams Excel/Google Sheets proficiency (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, PivotTables, basic formulas) Familiarity with DMX512/RDM addressing and SPI pixel systems; able to create simple scenes Experience with SOP processes and part numbering systems Basic lighting knowledge: LM‑79, TM‑30, CRI/CCT, IES files; UL/CSA familiarity Hands‑on comfort with small tools and measurement (calipers, multimeter, IR thermometer) Benefits Benefits per company policy. Company Overview At Omnify Lighting, we are focused on showcasing brands through light. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Markham, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is