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Systems Engineer

Lighting

Skills

Required

  • lighting control systems
  • system integration
  • connected lighting
  • building management systems
  • networking
  • system commissioning
  • stakeholder management
  • Project Management
  • drive resolution

Preferred

  • quality control
  • validation
  • system handover

About Lighting

  • 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.
  • More about the role This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a Systems Engineer in Milano, Italy with Signify.
  • Reviews and validates control design, schematics and technical documentation delivered by Technical Designers, ensuring feasibility and alignment with project requirements.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site commissioning activities when required.
  • 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 27,000+ people.
  • We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas.
  • With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, 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 up the future.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as technical lead during project execution , supporting Project Managers and ensuring a smooth transition from design to commissioning.
  • Defines and drives the commissioning strategy per project , deciding the optimal execution model (internal vs Commissioning Partners vs CSIs).
  • Prepares and oversees startup and commissioning plans , integrating all technical disciplines and stakeholders.
  • Performs and/or supervises remote and on-site commissioning activities , ensuring quality, timelines and customer satisfaction.
  • Leads and coordinates Commissioning Partners (CPs) and subcontractors, including task allocation, technical guidance, performance follow-up and quality control.
  • Provides technical support and enablement to CSIs (Certified System Integrators) , contributing to their development and ensuring consistent execution standards.
  • Monitors system performance, ensuring alignment with specifications, budget and project targets.
  • Ensures proper testing, validation and system handover , including documentation completeness and quality.
  • Drives resolution of technical issues, punch list items and risks, ensuring timely project closure.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement , sharing lessons learned and supporting standardization across projects and regions.
  • Provides technical expertise for customer interactions, demonstrations and troubleshooting when required.

Requirements

  • 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: Strong technical knowledge of lighting control systems and system integration (e.g. connected lighting, building management systems, networking basics).
  • Proven experience in system commissioning and technical project execution, including on-site activities.
  • Ability to define and lead commissioning strategies, balancing internal execution, Commissioning Partners and CSIs.
  • Experience in coordinating and managing third parties (subcontractors, partners or external resources).
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to align Sales, Project Management, Technical Design and external partners.
  • Solid problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage technical issues under pressure and drive resolution.
  • Experience working in international and multi-project environments.
  • High level of ownership and accountability for project delivery, timelines and quality.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into clear actions for different stakeholders (technical and non-technical).