Technical Designer

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. You light the way.

More about the role

We’re looking for a Lighting Controls Systems Technical Designer to join our European Indoor Engineering team in Madrid .

In this role, you will :

Translate Design Intent : Interpret and convert the lighting designer’s product vision into precise, functional technical specifications.

Technical Ownership : Define and manage all technical specifications—both Signify and third-party components—including detailed Scopes of Work for installation partners.

Collaborative Engineering : Work closely with Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Proposal Managers, and project teams to assess feasibility and support design-to-cost initiatives.

System Architecture : Analyze lighting designs to determine appropriate system building blocks and control strategies.

Design Preparation : Develop lighting control system designs incorporating both proprietary and third-party equipment as required.

Documentation & Deliverables : Prepare comprehensive system documentation including architecture drawings, product data sheets, and wiring diagrams, adhering to defined timelines.

Proposal Support : Contribute to proposals by creating visual and written representations of the control scheme to clearly convey design intent and impact.

Effort Estimation : Estimate engineering execution hours based on scope and system complexity for inclusion in the business case by the Proposal Manager.

Project Tracking : Accurately log time spent on design activities using the appropriate tracking system.

System Integration : Collaborate with SMEs and System Engineers to seamlessly integrate lighting control systems with the broader lighting plan and solution offering.

More about you

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening :

Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or related Engineering discipline

Experience with lighting controls and system architecture preferred

Strong understanding of building technologies, IoT, or automation systems is a plus

Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools for technical drawing / documentation

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills

Comfortable working in cross-functional, international teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skillsseeking

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 approximately 29,000 people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, 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 the way.