CAREERS

As an Electrical Design Associate, you will assist R&D in the development of lighting products and systems. You will contribute to all phases of the product life cycle from initial concept and prototyping to customer related issues and production support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop analog and digital circuits for lighting and control systems at the integrated circuit and printed circuit board levels.
• Utilize circuit and PCB design software to create designs and layouts.
• Manage Microcontroller/PIC programming projects for in house development.
• Validate designs at system level including hardware and software integration.
• Provide engineering support for designs and systems in mass production.
• Integrate all aspects of design (aesthetics, function, user interface, manufacturability, lifecycle).
• Design component and assembly concepts. Identify cost reduction and product improvement opportunities.
• Create 3D models of new mechanical components and assemblies.
• Source prototype components using our 3D printers, internal and external machine shops, and nearby vendors.
• Complete mechanical engineering analyses of components and assemblies.
• Assemble functional and aesthetically accurate prototypes.
• Conduct effective design reviews to share your work and gather feedback for alternatives and improvements.
• Work closely with our purchasing team and vendors to source and qualify production tooling.
• Collaborate with team members to introduce new products and components.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and customer issues.
• Apply your experiences in order to improve the product development lifecycle and quality assurance processes.
• Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive job experience is required (Bachelor’s / Master’s in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering is a PLUS).
• Knowledge of circuit and PCB Design software packages (ex. Altium Designer, DipTrace, etc.) is required.
• Familiarity with Microcontroller/PIC programming and programming protocols (C#, C++, Arduino)
• Desire to work with a cross-functional team to build and understand a complex system involving both hardware and software.
• Willingness to take initiative and solve problems in a fast-paced work environment.
• Desire to work on a variety of tasks to solve difficult technical problems.
• Experience with 3D modeling hardware and software (SolidWorks, CAD is a PLUS).
• Experience design power electronics or sensitive analog circuits.
• Experience with PCB layout is required.
• Experience with IC-level design is required.
• Experience is lighting hardware and design is a PLUS.
• Experience with DMX512 protocol is a PLUS.
• Understand of SMT technologies.
• Experience with SMT equipment and operations is a PLUS.
• Ability to quickly and thoroughly debug circuits and solve complex system problems.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed to deliver upon objectives.
• Excellent organization, communication, follow-through and execution.

As an eCommerce Advertising Specialist, you will ensure advertising objectives across various ecommerce marketplaces and social media platforms are met, including sales growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge to drive conversion growth.
• Utilize analytics to measure the effectiveness of online merchandising activities and supporting marketing campaigns.
• Provide professional and knowledgeable sales service for various ecommerce marketplaces.
• Acts as the point person for all business related to retail ecommerce platforms.
• Lead strategies on utilizing Ads, PPC’s, and campaign various retail marketplace platforms.
• Create solutions utilizing strong problem-solving skills.
• Identify, create, and maintain SEO best practice methods.
• Act as a liaison between inhouse and outsourced Ads Management.
• Develop presentation strategies, sales presentations, and play an active and valuable role during the presentation process.
• Collect, organize, create and present project briefs to internal teams.
• Proactively identify project risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Maximize audience and growth potential.

Skills and qualifications:

• 4+ years of work experience within ecommerce advertising.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or relevant field of study preferred.
• Ad placements, PPC advertising, campaign management is a must.
• Experienced with various ecommerce platforms.
• Experienced Knowledgebase of Google / Amazon sponsored products such as Google Text and Products ads or Amazon Sponsored Products and Amazon Campaigns.
• Understanding of internals and external ad placements on various platforms. (Google, Amazon, eBay, Printed Media, etc.)
• Understanding of internal and external ad placements on various social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.).
• Previous ecommerce and supplier relations experience required.
• Sales and relationship management through communicating effectively with customers, partners and suppliers regarding order status and market trends.
• Proficient in working with ecommerce marketplace API’s, robust product ranking, and other resources related to maximizing sales.
• Detail oriented and proficient in data entry.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit ability to think outside the box when working with customer to create solutions that create value to the customer.
• Comfortable interfacing with all levels of the organization.

As an eCommerce Manager, you will assess various retail sales channels in order to increase market penetration and access. We are looking for a proven change agent who understands margin, profitability, forecasting, inventory management and can lead a team based on analytic analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge to drive conversion growth.
• Utilize analytics to measure the effectiveness of online merchandising activities and supporting marketing campaigns.
• Develop and innovate online merchandising strategies to drive total category sales and profitability.
• Influence and establish business objectives and goals specific to Omnichannel distribution.
• Stay highly focused on current trends, opportunities, assortment, competition and merchant vision in regards to lighting controls, accessories, and complements.
• Manage and oversee the Omnichannel Category Management team.
• Work closely with purchasing in order to optimize inventory management and maintain healthy inventory levels.
• Position and present products within various sales channels to drive traffic, conversion, and average order value.
• Identify unique, underdeveloped, emerging or new, products or categories, based on statistical analysis, competitive landscape, customer feedback, and web analytics.
• Partner with major external and internal vendor partners to ensure their brands are well positioned to deliver against customer and brand expectations.
• Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and qualifications:

• 4+ years of work experience within ecommerce or buying verticals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or relevant field of study preferred.
• Demonstrated experience creating and implementing online merchandising plans for a multi-channel retailer.
• Proven history of managing sales and profitability targets as well as a solid understanding how those levers impact P&L.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Leads by example and models a passion for the business as well as demonstrates a proactive and solution orientated style.
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytic skills and financial acumen.
• Ability to analyze, organize and integrate large amounts of complex information into clear, concise presentations.
• Strong Excel capabilities preferred and capability to use Web Analytics platforms.

As a Mechanical Design Associate, you will assist R&D in the development of lighting products and systems. You will contribute to all phases of the product life cycle from initial concept and prototyping to customer related issues and production support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate all aspects of design (aesthetics, function, user interface, manufacturability, lifecycle).
• Develop tools to better characterize, design, and understand components and systems for the purpose of continuously improving quality.
• Drive product development to produce new designs and solutions to problems.
• Design component and assembly concepts. Identify cost reduction and product improvement opportunities.
• Design and develop lighting fixtures, components, and accessories.
• Create 3D models of new mechanical components and assemblies.
• Complete mechanical engineering analyses of components and assemblies.
• Source prototype components using our 3D printers, internal and external machine shops, and nearby vendors.
• Assemble functional and aesthetically accurate prototypes.
• Conduct effective design reviews to share your work and gather feedback for alternatives and improvements.
• Work closely with our purchasing team and vendors to source and qualify production tooling.
• Collaborate with team members to introduce new products/components.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and customer issues.
• Apply your experiences in order to improve the product development lifecycle and quality assurance processes.
• Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive job experience is required (Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical Engineering is a PLUS).
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with various manufacturing processes including injection molding, stamping, extrusion, thermoforming, and machining.
• Understand of SMT technologies.
• Experience with SMT equipment and operations is a PLUS.
• Experience with PCB layouts is a PLUS
• Experience with IC-level design is a PLUS.
• Experience with 3D modeling hardware and software (SolidWorks, CAD is a PLUS).
• Experience is lighting hardware and design is a PLUS.
• Experience with DMX512 protocol is a PLUS.
• Skillful at solving problems with enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience.
• Willingness to take initiative and solve problems in a fast-paced work environment.
• Desire to work on a variety of tasks to solve difficult technical problems.
• Excellent organization, communication, follow-through and execution.

As an Accounting / Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant you will assist our Sales team and Administrative staff with accounting activities, vendor management, general administrative operations, and an assortment of additional daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Reconcile vendor, merchant, and sales channel accounts
• Process state and federal filings
• Prepare general ledger journal entries
• Regularly communicate with vendors, suppliers and service providers
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers on rates, quotes, claims, and other related inquiries
• Data entry and management
• Maintain files, clerical records, and maintain a clean work environment
• Manage return/refund process, including: tracking claims, corresponding with clients, updating activity & status log, and coordinating with staff to process returns, replacements or refunds
• Organize, manage and update client, vendor and administrative files
• Update inventory lists and order office supplies as needed
• Regularly communicate and provide information to the CPA on all matters pertaining to financial records.
• Assist with HR activities including on boarding, payroll and performance reviews
• Evaluate client credentials and credit review
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-year prior experience in bookkeeping and account management
• Strong understanding of budgeting and budget forecasting
• Demonstrated competence utilizing QuickBooks Enterprise Software (required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (required)
• Excellent phone and email communication skills
• Bilingual is a PLUS (English/Spanish)
• Knowledge of FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS ins a PLUS
• Understanding or inventory management
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and flexibility
• Ability to maintain positive composure and a high-quality performance

The Graphic Design / Marketing Associate will assist in developing and managing content for marketing campaigns and social media platforms. 

Key Components

• Strong Graphic Design Skills
• Superb writing ability
• Understanding of Digital Marketing

Responsibilities

• Develop and create marketing content for digital marketing campaigns and social media platforms
• Collaborate with engineers to draft product descriptions and upload videos to our YouTube account
• Monitor and respond to YouTube comments
• Manage eBay, Amazon, and Google accounts, update product catalogs and contact customer service to troubleshoot issues in a timely manner
• Lead on art direction for products, set up fronts for product displays, photography, video recording, editing photos and video
• Draft product descriptions
• Upload content (videos, photos, product descriptions) to website
• Manage website, update and provide strategic input for designs and layouts

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Associate Degree in Graphic Design/Marketing or Equivalent Experience (Relevant work experience may substitute education requirements)
• Demonstrate experience editing and maintaining HTML coding, WordPress Platforms, Woo Commerce
• Demonstrate experience using Canon 5D Mk III, 6D, and/or other photography equipment
• Demonstrate proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign)
• Ability to write effectively and produce high quality product descriptions
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and flexibility
• Ability to maintain positive composure and high quality performance in a fast paced environment

Daily Tasks would Include Normal Schedule: 9 – 6, M-F

• Oversee YouTube Channel
• Product Catalog and Listings
• Add new products to our sales channels (i.e. website, Amazon, eBay, QuickBooks and product list)
• Photograph Products
• Add description, title, SEO on website
• Create content and images for weekly Email Newsletter
• Create Visual Aids (Thumbnail creations, product information documents, picture/video manipulation)

The Lead Sales Representative will plan and implement commercial and industrial penetration strategies in order to cultivate and capture new business opportunities within the lighting and emerging LED market. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the lighting market and work within cross-functional management and operations teams. The Lead Sales Representative will be responsible for all sales activity with regards to various territories.

Key Components:

• Strong communicator, both verbal and written
• Technically Oriented with knowledge of LED lighting and lighting controls (DMX controls is a PLUS)
• Ability to communicate with architects, lighting designers, engineers, contractors, AV integrators, and installers
• Understanding of lighting controls used for residential, hospitality, architectural, and production applications
• Proven track history of sales accomplishments

Duties:

• Demonstrate strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills resulting in development of specific, measurable, and timely account planning activities
• Leverage extensive industry relationships to sell SIRS-E® LED lighting products into residential, commercial, industrial, production, and manufacturing vertical markets
• Develop competitive sales strategies by understanding competitive product offerings, leveraging product differentiation and endorsing value selling principles
• Communicate sales strategies to channel partners including agent, representatives, distributors, and inside sales.
• Cultivate end user relationships, develop effective value propositions, and negotiate to close complex contracts
• Represent and provide market exposure for products and services at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

Qualifications:

• Preferably 5+ years in the LED Strip Lighting Industry
• Well spoken (English Mandatory, Spanish is a PLUS)
• Professional with excellent phone etiquette
• Ability to carry packages up to 50LBS
• Office competencies including Microsoft Office and related applications (QuickBooks is a PLUS)
• Ability to learn fast
• Eager and open to developing new skills
• Friendly persona who can work as part of a team with the ability to provide and receive feedback
• Bachelors/Associates in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience and training

Other Qualifications:

• Willingness and Ability to travel is a must
• Valid Driver’s License is a must
• Electrical background
• Understanding of electrical components
• Understanding of DMX software is a plus

Daily Activities Would Include: Normal Schedule: Flex Shifts, M-F

• Reach out to and develop new sales channels
• Communicate and acquire representation of our products in various territories
• Provide customer service and technical support
• Offer lighting design solutions for existing and future clients
• Determine customer requirements to recommend specific products and solutions
• Resolve customer inquiries
• Troubleshoot customer lighting application issues
• Exceed sales goals and quotas
• Work closely with the sales team to upkeep sales procedures

Information to Submit:

• Complete SIRS Electronics company application
• Resume (as attachment)
• Cover Letter (as attachment)
• Transcripts (as attachment)
• Any letters of recommendation (as attachment)

As a Lighting Designer / Programmer, you will assist sales representatives with pre/post-sales support throughout various and multiple project life cycles. You will also participate as a customer service representative by providing recommendations and solutions for consumer LED and DMX control needs. These services are provided through a mixture of interactions methods which may include phone, email, and face-to-face instances.

As a secondary responsibility, a lighting designer will assist in R&D projects which involve product development, testing, and support services.

Key Components:

• Preexposure to lighting programs including Madrix, Nicolaudie, and ENTTEC
• Understanding of LED strip utilization (i.e. single color, RGB, 4 in 1, DMX)
• Understanding of LED strip lighting design and installations
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written
• Proven track history of sales accomplishments
• Ability to use Corel and CAD programs for wiring diagrams

Qualifications:

• Well spoken (English Mandatory, Spanish is a PLUS)
• Professional with excellent phone etiquette
• Ability to carry packages up to 50LBS
• Office competencies including Microsoft Office and related applications (QuickBooks is a PLUS)
• Ability to learn fast
• Eager and open to developing new skills
• Friendly persona who can work as part of a team with the ability to provide and receive feedback

Other Qualifications:

• Electrical background
• Understanding of Ohm’s Law
• Understanding of electrical components

Daily Activities Would Include: Normal Schedule: 9 – 6, M-F

• Provide customer service and technical support.
• Determine customer requirements to recommend specific products and solutions
• Attend “walk-in” customers. Run credit cards, make invoices, receive payments and produce estimates.
• Resolve customer inquiries
• Troubleshoot customer lighting application issues
• Exceed sales goals and quotas
• Work closely with the sales team to upkeep sales procedures.

Position Overview:

The SMT Programmer / Production Operator will assist in the manufacturing of LED tape (strip) lighting and controls and report to the engineering staff. This person will work with a small team to perform assembly of electronic components that includes preparation, placement and installation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Programming and maintenance.
• Operate screen printer, pick and place machine, and reflow oven.
• Perform all facets of surface mount assembly.
• Coordinate introduction of new boards and E.C.N. changes.
• Manual assembly of electronic components including complex and high density projects according to assembly books, custom specs and quality standards.
• Perform hand soldering, inspection and rework of all thru-hole, SMT, mixed assemblies and custom parts as per Engineering specifications and IPC workmanship standards.
• Component preparation, placement and installation.
• Final assembly and/or pack and ship as required.
• Mechanical assembly as required.
• Conduct repair/touch up/modifications on the products as required.
• Be able to work on different aspects of the manufacturing operations.
• Participate in training and certification programs to ensure job knowledge and skills set.
• Participate in all team level quality improvement initiatives and safety procedures.
• Prototyping

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge in printed circuit board related processes – soldering, cleaning, and repairing.
• SMT knowledge ideal.
• SMT knowledge in LED strip lighting and controls ideal.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, knowledge of standards in electronic components handling preferred.
• Hands on manufacturing skills such as manual soldering are required.
• Be able to work from blueprints, process sheets, a sample or other work instructions.
• Be able to work independently.
• Comply with all department and company rules.
• Excellent hand and eye dexterity/coordination.
• Working with extremely small parts using magnifying lenses and small hand tools.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Technical communication skills – must be able to interface with engineering and purchasing.
• Strong communication skills and a team player.
• Have the ability to use hand, air and power tools.
• Component sourcing experiences a plus.
• UL approval experiences a plus.

Information to Submit:

• Complete SIRS Electronics company application
• Resume (as attachment)
• Cover Letter (as attachment)
• Any letters of recommendation (as attachment)

The Webmaster / Marketing Associate will run, manage, and maintain the SIRS-E® web presence and must be diligent, creative, organized, and highly collaborative.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in the following areas:

• Various coding languages (PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.),
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and all of their variations,
• My SQL database
• Database file maker – internal catalog management
• WordPress and WooCommerce Plug-in (shopping cart plug-in)
• Familiar with Google Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics, as well as Google Merchant Center and Google Adwords

Day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working on Google Webmaster Tools, Product Feed, Google Analytics
• Keeping all website Plug-ins up to date
• Website and Web server maintenance/design
• Website troubleshooting and improvement (load time, functionality, etc.)
• Blog maintenance and content production
• Short Script Programming
• Applying adequate writing skills for blog content
• Search engine optimization
• Content management
• Search engine marketing
• Social media functions
• E-mail marketing
• PPC
• Data analysis on all marketing campaigns to review progress

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Marketing or Computer Science
• Minimum 2 year experience with a business to business background

As a Shipping / Receiving Associate, you will assist our Sales team and Administrative staff with inbound/outbound activities, inventory management, and an assortment of additional daily tasks. The main component of this position will primarily consist of all aspects dealing with inventory management for both sellable goods and office supplies.

As a secondary responsibility, a shipping/receiver will assist with a multitude on non-inventory control tasks which may include assisting staff members with project and maintenance tasks.

Key Components:

• Track and process daily incoming and outgoing shipments while meeting deadlines
• Prepare shipments, generate bills of lading/air bills, labels, measure and weigh packages
• Record sale invoices in QuickBooks
• Communicate with customers and vendors to provide quotes and shipping status updates
• Liaise with shipping providers on rates, quotes, claims, and other related inquiries
• Receive merchandise and verify that order is complete per packing slips/invoices
• Visually inspect incoming packages for any damages upon receiving shipment
• Communicate any shortages or obstacles in processing orders promptly to Management
• Monitor inventory of products, shipping supplies and reorder per purchasing procedures
• Track pending, drop shipment and back orders
• Stock & organize shelf area
• Maintain shipment files, clerical records, and a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Well spoken (English Mandatory, Spanish is a PLUS)
• Professional with excellent phone etiquette
• Ability to carry packages up to 50LBS
• Office competencies including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Ability to learn fast
• Eager and open to developing new skills
• Friendly persona who can work as part of a team with the ability to provide and receive feedback

Other Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 1-year prior experience in shipping/receiving domestic & international packages
• Prior experiences with WooCommerce, Amazon Seller Central, PayPal Merchant, Authorize Merchant is a PLUS
• Ability to work independently

Daily Activities Would Include: Normal Schedule: 9 – 6, M-F

• Receive and ship merchandise
• Contact clients with any shipping questions or discrepancies
• Answer phones and take messages when needed
• Stock merchandise and maintain stockroom order
• Assist staff members with non merchandise tasks as needed
• Perform daily maintenance routines
• Work closely with the sales team to create shipping quotes

A Sales Representative will participate as a customer service representative by providing recommendations and solutions to consumer’s LED and DMX control needs regarding a wide range of project sizes. These services are provided through a mixture of interaction methods which may include phone, email, and face-to-face instances.

Key Components:

• Strong communicator, both verbal and written
• Technically Oriented (Knowledge of DMX controls is a PLUS)
• Proven track history of sales accomplishments
• Understanding of LED strip utilization (i.e. single color, RGB , 4 in 1, DMX)
• Understanding of LED strip lighting design and installations

Qualifications:

• Well spoken (English Mandatory, Spanish is a PLUS)
• Professional with excellent phone etiquette
• Ability to carry packages up to 50LBS
• Office competencies including Microsoft Office and related applications (QuickBooks is a PLUS)
• Ability to learn fast
• Eager and open to developing new skills
• Friendly persona who can work as part of a team with the ability to provide and receive feedback
• Bachelors/Associates in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience and training

Other Qualifications:

• Electrical background
• Understanding of Ohm’s Law
• Understanding of electrical components

Daily Activities Would Include: Normal Schedule: 9 – 6, M-F

• Provide customer service and technical support.
• Determine customer requirements to recommend specific products and solutions
• Attend “walk-in” customers. Run credit cards, make invoices, receive payments and produce estimates.
• Resolve customer inquiries
• Troubleshoot customer lighting application issues
• Exceed sales goals and quotas.
• Work closely with the sales team to upkeep sales procedures.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for planning and executing all functions of operations for the business and responsible for managing various teams and facilitating project goals.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide management, and leadership for all assigned operations personnel
• Plan and provide for adequate facilities, manpower, and equipment to meet the Royal business plan
• Represent manufacturing at all appropriate management functions
• Ensure performance measures are met – including shipping, receiving, quality, efficiency, delivery, P&L, marketing and sales
• Day to day management of essential HR Functions (staff, hiring, firing, disciplinary actions etc.)
• Works closely with other departments and CEO to ensure smooth overall management of the business
• Work with external partners, vendors and suppliers to ensure that the business can run smoothly and effectively

Qualifications:

• Must be willing to relocate to Houston, TX in the next 6-12 months
• 3+ years of management experience in smaller company (less than 50 employee) environment – required
  • Excellent communicator with internal staff
  • Decisive manager, willing to make tough decisions when needed
  • Hands on leader with a good blend of strategic and can handle day to day issues
  • Able to work collaboratively with other departments and owner of the business
  • Background selling in retails internet channels, such as eBay and Amazon a plus
• Proven record of successful sales experience
• Background in electronics, electrical design a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred, but will consider other candidates who have commensurate work experience – required (MBA preferred)

Information to Submit:

• Complete SIRS Electronics company application
• Resume (as attachment)
• Cover Letter (as attachment)
• Transcripts (as attachment)
• Any letters of recommendation (as attachment)