Project Engineer RND CPD Project Engineer RND CPD Nis, Serbia SpotLIGHT of the job We are looking for a creative and technically driven Project Engineer to lead custom lighting projects from concept to completion. This role involves close collaboration with Sales and Design teams to develop tailored luminaires that meet customer requirements, while ensuring technical feasibility, compliance, and timely delivery. Responsibilities Lead the development of custom lighting solutions, including concept creation, design engineering, and execution. Collaborate with Sales and Designers to understand customer requirements and propose optimal solutions. Handle multiple daily requests for custom products, advising Sales on the best technical approach based on application and environment. Modify existing standard products to meet specific project needs, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance. Conduct feasibility checks, verify and approve concepts from internal and external suppliers. Ensure product design conforms to applicable standards, regulations, and internal quality requirements. Provide technical support and act as an internal expert throughout the product lifecycle. Apply creative, outside-the-box thinking to solve complex design and engineering challenges. Skills & Experience Project leading experience University degree from a technical faculty (Electrical, Mechanical, or related fields preferred; other technical backgrounds also considered). Basic knowledge of electrical engineering and electronics, basic business knowledge, knowledge of lighting technology, knowledge of products and production possibilities, operational and organizational knowledge Experience in product development or engineering, preferably within the lighting or electronics industry. Strong understanding of technical documentation, standards, and compliance. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions. Essential business contact: Internal: CPD-Development, R&D, operations / production, controlling, work planning, operation control, laboratory, lighting technology, logistic, product marketing, purchasing, after sales External: sales organizations, customers, planners, architects, external producers, suppliers Fluent in written and spoken English What we offer A truly international team - work with colleagues from different countries and cultures Hybrid & flexible work - flexible working schedule and possibility of working from home Employee well-being and family support programs – private health insurance and various initiatives Personal growth - training opportunities accessible internally and externally A company that values innovatio n - work in a forward-thinking environment where AI, social media, and digital trends shape our work Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Biographies of candidates who will not be contacted, will be stored in our database for the next 12 months from the date of the end of advertisement. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Valentina Krstic Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE