Now Hiring - Solutions Engineer in Carpinteria, CA

Solutions Engineer

BEGA North America is a world renowned manufacturer of architectural lighting solutions.

Vision

To be the industry’s premier provider of architectural outdoor lighting, control, and furniture solutions. Very few industries offer such a beautiful blend of science and art. Around the world, BEGA products are used to transform cities, beautify communities, highlight our most sacred monuments, feature prominent landscapes, and illuminate architecture of all genres. We strike an emotional chord with the most seasoned eye and the casual observer alike and believe nowhere else in the creation of our built environment can a manufacturer play such a meaningful role as the outdoors.

Mission

Building quality into everything we do. We have an unwavering commitment to quality above all, in our people, products, partners, and processes.

Core Values

BEGA's core values can be summarized with four simple words: Trust, Community, Growth, and Responsibility.

Fostering Trust - Everyone at BEGA is responsible for creating an environment of trust. To do this, each of us must have the freedom to communicate with anyone, and it must be safe for everyone to offer ideas.

Building Community - We are a diverse community of passionate and self-driven individuals who act with integrity, treat people with kindness and respect, hold one another accountable to the highest standards, and collectively promote work-life balance.

Embracing Growth - We embrace perpetual growth and development, continuous learning, and constant improvement, enabling the brand, the organization, and the individual to realize their full potential.

Living Responsibly - We are committed to social responsibility and minimizing our impact on the environment over time. To deliver on this mission critical promise we take a balanced approach to people and the planet.

What we believe in
Respect – we treat everyone with respect by being polite and kind.
Integrity – we act with integrity by being honest and following our moral and ethical convictions.
Ownership – we possess an attitude of ownership and a mentality that desires us all to thrive.
Accountability – we lead by example, always accountable for doing what we agreed we would do.
Diversity & Inclusion – we promote creating a culture of inclusive and diversity in order to achieve a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully with equal access to opportunities and resources.

Position Profile
The Solutions Engineer is a degreed architectural engineer, lighting specialist, and creative problem solvers who collaborate with clients to understand their challenges and create solutions. Solutions Engineering works closely with our sales partners and the architectural design community to understand their vision, and deliver renowned architectural lighting solutions around the world using BEGA’s portfolio of interior and exterior products. Strategically placed at the intersection of architectural design, product engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing, the Solutions Engineering team is foundational to BEGA’s strategic objective of delivering world class service across the entire customer journey. Areas of specialization include applications engineering, installation and site integration, product modifications, technical support, commissioning, post-sales, and trouble shooting.

Knowledge & Experience

• Successful completion of a BS degree in architectural engineering, lighting, or similar field required.
• No professional experience in lighting or an adjacent construction industry is required.
• Candidates with professional training, industry certifications, or advanced degrees are preferred.
• Demonstrates awareness of the lighting industry and its channels to market.
• Experienced with lighting design software suites – Agi32, Dialux, Visual, or the equivalent.
• Proficient with 2D and 3D modeling software suites – AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, or the equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of electronics and their application within new construction practices.
• Must have the capacity to learn and navigate software programs and business systems quickly.
• Must have strong problem solving skills and an analytical approach to all tasks.
• Possesses a positive, professional attitude, and a willingness to be part of a team environment.

What you’ll do

• Managing Processes – Consistently focused on driving incremental improvement; adopting company policies; utilizing systems; adhering to process; understanding methodologies; defining handoffs; measuring output; providing governance and guidance around process adherence.
• Conflict Management – Relating to peers on a personal level; cooperating; joint problem-solving; navigating internal organization battles; establishing reputation for conflict resolution; managing partner organizations; avoiding conflict proactively.
• Decision Quality – Reacting when under time or other pressure; weighing conflicting goals and commitments and making decisions based on core values; exhibiting wisdom in counsel; judging character; reading market place and internal company situations.
• Managerial Courage – Adapting in an environment where autonomy is valued; making decisions; setting priorities without intense oversight; volunteering; taking unpopular positions.
• Drive for Results – Pursuing goals; maintaining focus; seeking out quantitative comparisons; demonstrating results in a variety of environments; relentless in the pursuit of key strategic goals; does not lose focus and is not easily distracted from core mission.

Performance Measurements

• Demonstrate a high standard of work ethic, professionalism, punctuality and reliability at all times.
• Challenge the process! Evaluate, promote, and support continuous improvement every day.
• Act with respect, integrity, ownership and accountability at all times… BEGA’s pillars of leadership.
• Ensure quality above all, always working towards the most knowledgeable & effective service team.
• Actively support of BEGA’s desire to deliver world class service across the entire customer journey.

Leadership Principles
And finally, BEGA has put forth a set of governing principles. If values govern behavior, principles govern consequences, and we’ve established four principles to provide the entire organization with a set of hierarchical direction for decision making. First and foremost, as a leader at BEGA, you are the Brand. Be proud of it and protect it. Second, People are BEGA’s most valuable asset.
Our decisions should always reflect this. Third, Safety is our first priority. Zero lost-time accidents is not a goal, it’s an expectation.
And last but not least, we strive for Excellence in everything we do!

Position Dimensions

• Minimal travel requirements in support of market engagement activities.

BEGA North America is located in the heart of the picturesque “American Riviera” just south of Santa Barbara. This setting offers endless access to outdoor activities such as hiking, sailing, surfing, mountain biking, and the likes. We offer an attractive compensation package, including health care, 401(k), vacation and personal pay, educational reimbursement program, on-site gym, jogging path, wellness programs and a remarkable work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $72,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location