Jim Wilson
About Jim Wilson
Jim Wilson is a Principal Application Engineer at Lutron Electronics with extensive experience in custom shade system design and integration.
Current Role at Lutron Electronics
Jim Wilson currently serves as the Principal Application Engineer at Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, PA. In this role, he specializes in integrating Lutron's shading systems with third-party lighting control systems and frequently conducts site visits and meetings with architects and general contractors to understand application challenges and ensure successful project execution.
Past Experience at Lutron Electronics
Jim Wilson previously held the position of Design and Development Leader at Lutron Electronics from 2008 to 2013 in Coopersburg, PA. During his tenure, he led the development of several custom shading solutions for high-profile projects, including large-format skylight shades for a university atrium and forty-foot tall cable-guided roller shades for flagship stores of a well-known computer and smartphone company.
Previous Roles in Engineering
Jim Wilson has held several notable positions in the engineering field. He was a Lead Engineer at Volvo 3P from 2006 to 2008 in Allentown, PA, and a Product Engineer at Nissan North America from 1991 to 1994 in Smyrna, Tennessee. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Lead Engineer at Mack Trucks, Inc. for 19 years from 1989 to 2008 in the Allentown, Pennsylvania Area.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Jim Wilson earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. He has extensive expertise in various domains including 3D and 2D CAD, custom product design, rapid prototyping, injection-molded plastic part design, sheet metal fabrication, and aluminum extrusion design.
Notable Projects
Over his career, Jim Wilson has spearheaded several high-profile projects. These include designing a new roller shade and pocket system for a large oil company's new campus, developing custom shade systems for a well-known social media company’s new headquarters, and creating custom shade solutions for a casino project in Macao. He also provides installation training for new shade dealers, ensuring that Lutron's products are implemented efficiently and effectively.