Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Product Design Engineer - LED Lighting (Remote Contract) Company: Ledpax Location: Remote (United States) Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Compensation: DOE Expected Hours: 40 hours per week Future Opportunity: Potential transition to Full-Time W-2 Employment Ledpax develops innovative LED lighting products for commercial, architectural, industrial, and specialty lighting applications. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Product Design Engineer to support the design and development of new lighting products from concept through production. This is a remote 1099 contractor position offering flexible scheduling, ongoing project opportunities, and the potential to transition into a full-time employee role for the right candidate. Responsibilities - Design LED lighting fixtures and related mechanical components - Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings - Design sheet metal, machined, extruded, cast, and plastic components - Develop thermal management solutions for LED products - Support prototype development, testing, and validation - Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) - Prepare engineering documentation and manufacturing files - Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners - Evaluate designs for manufacturability, reliability, performance, and cost - Participate in product development from concept through production release Required Qualifications - Minimum 5 years of mechanical product design experience - Minimum 3 years of LED lighting industry experience - Professional experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, Onshape, Autodesk Fusion, or similar - Experience creating production-ready engineering drawings and documentation - Experience designing products for manufacturing - Strong understanding of: - Thermal management and heatsink design - Sheet metal fabrication - CNC machining - Plastic part design - Mechanical assemblies - Strong problem-solving and communication skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Autodesk Fusion - Experience designing commercial or architectural lighting products - Knowledge of UL, ETL, DLC, and lighting industry standards - Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners - FEA and thermal analysis experience - Prototype development and testing experience Education Formal engineering degree preferred but not required. Equivalent product design, manufacturing, CAD, and lighting industry experience will be considered in lieu of formal education. We value demonstrated technical ability, successful product development experience, and a strong portfolio of completed work. Compensation & Terms - DOE - Flexible remote work environment - Contractor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, equipment. - Ongoing project opportunities - Potential transition to full-time W-2 employment based on performance and company growth To Apply Please submit: - Resume - Portfolio, project examples, or product photos - Summary of LED lighting experience - CAD software experience - Desired hourly rate - Availability