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Design Engineer-March 2024
Decatur
Mar 28, 2026
About Design Engineer

  We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

  Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

  We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

  Job Summary

  If the idea of developing innovative lighting products that touch people in their homes and businesses, then this is the group for you! This position is responsible for product development and design and implementation of new products. This position will work in an electro-mechanical environment and will be central in the product design, part assembly and detailed part drawings. You will work on prototyping, testing, and assembling production-intent samples. In this position, you will be working with a cross functional team to ensure that all specifications are met in order to successfully release a product into production.

  Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  Facilitate and collaborate with technology partners across the globe

  Develop concepts and prototypes for new products

  Attends team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product. Develop test plans for luminaire certification (UL/CSA), validation of new features, and interoperability of new components within the product

  Integrate cutting edge controls technology into luminaires

  Manage project timelines while interfacing with cross-functional team Manage Phase-In and Phase-Out (PIPO) on high volume product families

  Travel to production facility to support Pilot and Pre-Production Assembly Runs Support Lean Activities and seeking continuous improvement

  Submits test requests and interacts with the testing group as necessary. Submits prototyping requests and interacts with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors samples

  Interacts with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors.

  Able to be excel in a hybrid working environment, working a min 30%-50% of time in an office setting to meet project requirements

  Education (minimum education required)

  Bachelor of Engineering

  Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  Basic experience in project, timeline and budget management

  Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline

  Two years experience working in engineering in lighting, or related field, preferred Knowledge of engineering fundamentals

  Basic understanding of electronics design, and wiring practices

  Proficient use of 3D/2D CAD, MS Office, etc.

  Understanding of Lean & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC

  Some understanding of manufacturing methods such as stamping, drawing, casting, extruding of metals and plastics Ability to communicate verbally, in written form and through sketches, and engineering drawings. Works well in cross- functional team environments

  Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross functional team members Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed

  Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

  Physical Requirements

  Light workWe value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Please click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) and here (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf) for more information.

  Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

  Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

  Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

  E-Verify Participation Poster (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)

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  eeoc.gov (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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