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Acuity 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 (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
Work location:

• This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary
This role is responsible for new product design, cost reductions, field quality resolution, manufacturing support and sustaining engineering activities related to Electronics & Light Engines. The successful Electrical Engineer will provide independent product ideation, electronics hardware design, firmware creation/updates, LED selection, PCB design/layout creation, UV/Horticulture designs, PCBA drawing creation along with selection of drivers, surge protection devices, emergency battery backup equipment and luminaire electronic controls. Responsibilities include prototyping, testing, and assembling prototypes/samples required for evaluating designs and cost reductions. This engineer will manage many projects simultaneously while collaborating with cross functional engineering members of the design team, teach and mentor other Electronics Engineers, engage with Focus Factory and Product management to ensure a successful and on-time product launch. This engineer will apply LEAN Process methodology in project and daily tasks to streamline, and improve processes.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
Experience independently designing electronics hardware.
Strong experience with PCB design and layout.
Recent product development experience involving electronic hardware design.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Demonstrated expertise in electronic component selection, circuit analysis, and SPICE simulation.
Experience with Altium Designer.
Experience developing products for the lighting and/or LED industry.
Experience with firmware development or embedded systems programming.
Familiarity with embedded hardware and software integration.
Experience taking products from concept through development and commercialization.
The range for this position is $66,500.00 to $119,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's 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 our benefits, click here.
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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Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at (770) 922-9000, and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.
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