Acuity Brands Lighting Canada
Senior Design Engineer (Decatur, GA)
Acuity Brands Lighting Canada, Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30089
Overview
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Nightingale Lighting program introduces innovative, market-disruptive lighting products for healthcare spaces. Nightingale solutions combine design and illumination engineering to provide a patient-centric experience emphasizing wellness. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on engineer to join the Nightingale Sustaining Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, curious, and driven to make a lasting impact across the full product lifecycle. This role works on-site in Decatur, GA based on business needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Implementing design improvements, enhancing reliability, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness.
Supporting custom product modifications with design, testing, and production documentation.
Technical inquiries – address technical questions from Sales, Warranty, and Product Support teams by providing detailed engineering insights.
Partnering with factory locations and suppliers to support orders, address technical questions and support continuous improvement.
Fabricating and modifying prototype samples and mockups.
Developing test fixtures and supporting validation and certification testing.
Leading design projects focused on product line expansions and margin improvement goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years of experience in product development or sustaining engineering for lighting, appliances, or electro-mechanical consumer products.
Proficiency in 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks and Microsoft Office.
Experience with CAD data management systems.
Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs as needed.
Available to work on-site in Decatur, GA.
Available to travel domestically/internationally based on business needs.
The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates
Curiosity – Always asking “why” and seeking better ways to solve problems.
Entrepreneurial Mindset – Identifies opportunities and drives innovation with confidence.
Customer-Centric Thinking – Seeks a deep understanding of all stakeholders in the product ecosystem—to inform product decisions and enhance user experience.
Lighting Industry Knowledge – Understanding of lighting industry technical areas, regulatory standards, and market expectations for lighting products.
Manufacturing Expertise – Experience in manufacturing operations and design for manufacturing with standard processes for part and assembly fabrication.
Flexibility – Adapts quickly to changing priorities and project needs.
Operational Excellence – Manages resources and timelines to deliver high-quality results.
Compensation and Benefits The range for this position is $80,400.00 to $144,700.00. Placement within this range may vary depending on experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of benefits, click here.
EEO and Accommodations We 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, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: Acuity Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in the application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at (770) 922-9000.
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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Nightingale Lighting program introduces innovative, market-disruptive lighting products for healthcare spaces. Nightingale solutions combine design and illumination engineering to provide a patient-centric experience emphasizing wellness. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on engineer to join the Nightingale Sustaining Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, curious, and driven to make a lasting impact across the full product lifecycle. This role works on-site in Decatur, GA based on business needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Implementing design improvements, enhancing reliability, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness.
Supporting custom product modifications with design, testing, and production documentation.
Technical inquiries – address technical questions from Sales, Warranty, and Product Support teams by providing detailed engineering insights.
Partnering with factory locations and suppliers to support orders, address technical questions and support continuous improvement.
Fabricating and modifying prototype samples and mockups.
Developing test fixtures and supporting validation and certification testing.
Leading design projects focused on product line expansions and margin improvement goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years of experience in product development or sustaining engineering for lighting, appliances, or electro-mechanical consumer products.
Proficiency in 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks and Microsoft Office.
Experience with CAD data management systems.
Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs as needed.
Available to work on-site in Decatur, GA.
Available to travel domestically/internationally based on business needs.
The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates
Curiosity – Always asking “why” and seeking better ways to solve problems.
Entrepreneurial Mindset – Identifies opportunities and drives innovation with confidence.
Customer-Centric Thinking – Seeks a deep understanding of all stakeholders in the product ecosystem—to inform product decisions and enhance user experience.
Lighting Industry Knowledge – Understanding of lighting industry technical areas, regulatory standards, and market expectations for lighting products.
Manufacturing Expertise – Experience in manufacturing operations and design for manufacturing with standard processes for part and assembly fabrication.
Flexibility – Adapts quickly to changing priorities and project needs.
Operational Excellence – Manages resources and timelines to deliver high-quality results.
Compensation and Benefits The range for this position is $80,400.00 to $144,700.00. Placement within this range may vary depending on experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of benefits, click here.
EEO and Accommodations We 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, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: Acuity Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in the application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at (770) 922-9000.
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