Senior Design Engineer (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 design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions.

Responsible for product design and development from concept through production for LED Drivers, ECG and LE, which includes new product, sustaining and resolution of field problems. This position will lead Hardware Engineer product design and / or redesign. The role requires leading prototyping, testing, and verification of samples and leading various Product Design / development projects. Must be able to collaborate with all cross-functional members of the design team.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Leads various aspects of the design process including the development of switch mode power supplies. Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities including product definition, parts selection, and qualification. Develops and distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, Engineering Specifications, Bills Of Material, Schematics, Layouts, and Quality Reports.
• Perform all qualification tests to ensure new drivers meet electrical, Thermal, EMI, mechanical, and environmental requirements.
• Submits test requests and actively engages with the testing group as necessary on any required follow-up. Submits prototyping requests and works directly with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters, and competitors’ samples.
• Partners with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests, and bill of material errors to keep the manufacturing lines running and ensure quality product is produced.
• Actively participates in, or leads on occasion, team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product.
• Initiates and develops concepts for new products from Project Charters and Specification Matrix provided by the Product Manager and other avenues such as reviewing competitor's samples and documentation. Ensures concepts are agreeable with standard manufacturing methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility.
• Continuously looks to improve processes related to productivity, quality, purchasing, and manufacturing; to include sourcing new or alternate processes, equipment, and / or training of manpower.
• Support Better, Smarter, Faster & Lean Transformation efforts as a AoP team participant and assist with the completion of post-AoP activity / assignments as appropriate.

Skills, Education and Minimum Experience Required

Preferred Skills, Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

Travel Requirements

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.

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.

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