Senior Electrical Engineer

At Sunlighten, we're not just about infrared saunas, we’re on a mission to improve lives through innovative health and wellness solutions. Right now, we are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and multidisciplinary Senior Electrical Engineer to drive both existing product improvements and new product development. The ideal candidate brings the right mix of initiative, expertise, and strong communication skills to join a company experiencing significant growth. In this role, you will drive engineering projects ranging from new capabilities and products to application solutions through launch and full commercialization. You will work directly with our Product Development team to bring new ideas to life and provide engineering and manufacturing support for both new and existing products.

Experience with connected devices is highly desirable, as our products integrate mechanical, electrical, and technological components that require a strong understanding of system design and integration. This individual will play an instrumental role in building a center of engineering excellence at Sunlighten’s headquarters, ensuring our products continue to uphold their reputation for innovation and reliability.

As a global leader in infrared sauna therapy with a 25-year legacy of innovation, we’ve grown from our Kansas City roots to establish a global footprint. With the wellness market projected to reach $7 trillion in 2026, we’re proud to lead the way in light science and longevity. Based in the Kansas City metro area, we offer the best of both worlds: the growth of a global company with the close-knit culture of a local business.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive existing product improvements and new product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership and the Product Development team (here and internationally) to spearhead new engineering projects.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of product development from concept through launch and commercialization.
• Provide engineering support for both new and existing products, addressing and resolving issues as they arise. With these projects, you will need to collaborate with teams across the organization, including Customer Care, Sales, Logistics, Manufacturing and Marketing.
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to perform root cause analysis on complex technical challenges.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring complex data is presented in clear, understandable, and visually appealing formats.
• The product categories that you will be designing for and supporting are:

• Infrared Saunas
• Red Light Products
• Cold Plunge Chillers

• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Minimum 5-7 years of Electrical Engineering work experience.
• 1 year of experience in the manufacturing of health and wellness equipment and products or similar industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience using circuit simulation and PCB design software (PSpice and Altium preferred).
• 3+ years embedded programming experience (C/C++). ESP32 and PIC familiarity preferred.
• PCB thermal analysis, airflow analysis, high ambient temperature circuit design.
• Rapid prototyping, 3D printing, soldering.
• ECAD tool proficiency.
• Familiar with multimeter, oscilloscope, low voltage DC and mains voltage supply use.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and their integration into mechanical designs.
• Knowledge of product development processes, including prototyping and testing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Benefits:
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week.

• Competitive Paid Time Off Policy + Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday
• Fully Equipped Fitness Center On-Site
• Free Lunch Program featuring a James-Beard Award Winning Chef
• Health (HSA & FSA Options), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Profit Sharing
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Discounts on Saunas, Spa Products and Day Spa Services

Sunlighten provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Sunlighten is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.