Design Engineer Lead

Acuity Inc.; Rincón De Guadalupe; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a hardware design engineer to lead product design and development for LED drivers from concept through production. The role requires prototyping, testing, verification, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams.

You will own qualification testing, parts selection, and BOM documentation, and drive improvements in productivity, quality, and cost through the product lifecycle. Previous power electronics experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required.
• Advanced English skills.
• Over 5 years of strong engineering experience, preferably with Power Electronics and SMPS.
• Strong understanding of Power Electronics circuits, including: Boost, Buck, Flyback, LLC, LCC, Resonant converters, Linear regulators, Transient protection circuits, EMI filter design, Electronic component selection.
• Experience with PSpice and LTSpice.
• Knowledge of PCB design, electrical standards, and manufacturing rules.
• Hands-on knowledge of: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analyzers, AC/DC power supplies, Electronic loads.
• Project management experience.
• Risk-based decision-making experience.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical leadership and influence skills.
• Preferred: experience with UL certification and UL testing processes applicable to LED drivers and lighting.
• Ability to understand and follow applicable industry and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of switch mode power supplies and related product development.
• Perform qualification tests to meet electrical, thermal, EMI, mechanical, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve BOM errors and maintain production lines.
• Participate in team meetings using stage gate product development processes.
• Develop concepts for new products from project charters and specifications.
• Strive to improve productivity, quality, purchasing and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Power Electronics

SMPS

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Technical leadership

Risk-based decisions

Advanced English

Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

PSpice

LTSpice

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

PCB Design

Job description

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 .

Job Summary

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

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Leads various aspects of the design process including, but not limited to, 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 lead 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, and free design techniques. 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. Looks for advancements or changes in technology via tradeshows, vendors or other methods.

• Support Better, Smarter, Faster & Lean Transformation efforts as a Kaizen team participant and assist with the completion of post-Kaizen activity/assignments as appropriate.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor Degree

• Advanced English skills

• Over 5 years of strong engineering experience, preferably with Power Electronics and SMPS.

• Strong understanding of Power Electronics circuits, including: Boost, Buck, Flyback, LLC, LCC, Resonant converters, Linear regulators, Transient protection circuits, EMI filter design, Electronic component selection

• Experience with PSpice and/or LTSpice.

• Knowledge of PCB design, electrical standards, and manufacturing rules.

• Hands-on knowledge of: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analyzers, AC/DC power supplies, Electronic loads

• Project management experience.

• Risk-based decision-making experience.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Strong technical leadership and influence skills.

• Preferred: experience with UL certification and UL testing processes applicable to LED drivers and lighting.

• Ability to understand and follow applicable industry and safety standards.

Travel requirements

0-25%

The compensation is $X MXN. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

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.

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 [phone], 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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