Design Engineer Lead - Electrical

Req ID: 9172

Remote Opportunities: Semi-Remote

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 addition, 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 multiple 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.

Education (minimum education required)

Bachelor of Engineering

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Applied experience in project, timeline and budget management
5+ years experience working in engineering in lighting, or related field, preferred knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Applied experience in mechanical design, electronic circuit board design, and electrical wiring practices.
Proficient use of 3D/2D CAD, MS Office, etc.
Understanding of Lean & Six Sigma methodology and practices.
Applied 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.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to be excel in a hybrid working environment, working a min 30%-50% of time in an office setting to meet project requirements.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed.

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, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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