Job Type
Full-time
Description
Sales & Customer Technical Support
- Support StarTek sales representatives with technical product recommendations, application guidance, and project review
- Review customer specifications, drawings, and RFPs to confirm alignment with StarTek product capabilities
- Answer technical questions related to:
- LED luminaires and systems
- Drivers, optics, and mounting methods
- Dimming and basic controls
- Environmental and application limitations
- Participate in customer calls, meetings, and occasional site visits as the technical expert
Lighting Application & Design
- Recommend appropriate StarTek products based on application requirements such as:
- Light levels
- Mounting height
- Environment (industrial, commercial, indoor/outdoor)
- Thermal and electrical constraints
- Support custom and modified product applications while ensuring solutions remain manufacturable and cost-effective.
Documentation & Submittals
- Prepare and review project documentation including:
- Lighting submittals
- Product data sheets
- Technical compliance documentation
- Ensure technical accuracy and consistency with StarTek engineering standards
- Assist sales and customer service with technical clarifications during quoting and order processing
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Product Engineering
- Manufacturing and Production
- Quality and Testing
- Customer Service
- Communicate application requirements clearly to internal teams to prevent build or field issues
- Provide feedback on recurring customer or field issues to support product improvements
Post-Sale & Field Support
- Assist with troubleshooting installation or performance issues
- Support warranty investigations by helping analyze application conditions and usage
- Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues efficiently
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent hands-on experience
- 2–5+ years of experience in LED lighting, electrical products, or technical sales support
- Strong working knowledge of:
- LED lighting systems and luminaires
- Electrical fundamentals (voltage, current, drivers)
- Lighting performance metrics (lumens, CCT, CRI, efficacy)
- Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, and photometric reports
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This position is primarily based in an office environment within a manufacturing facility.
- The role requires extended periods of computer use, including reviewing technical drawings, photometric reports, specifications, and email communication.
- Regular interaction with cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer service.
- Occasional time spent in production, warehouse, or testing areas for product review, troubleshooting, or collaboration.
- Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions such as noise, temperature variation, and electrical equipment may occur when on the plant floor; appropriate safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.
- Occasional travel to customer sites, project meetings, or industry events may be required.
- Standard business hours with flexibility as needed to support project deadlines and customer needs.