Mechanical Engineering BUILD: Rotational Leadership Program

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Decatur, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Commission/incentive pay

Job summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. in Decatur, GA is seeking candidates for the BUILD Leadership Program, a two‑year mechanical engineering rotation designed to develop early‑career talent into leaders. Rotations include New Product Development, Sustaining, VAVE, and Manufacturing with potential moves to Crawfordsville, IN and Des Plaines, IL.

Mandatory start is January 11, 2027, and the role follows a hybrid work model in a fast‑paced environment that values learning, ownership, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and thermodynamic fundamentals.
• CAD design experience; SolidWorks preferred.
• Prototyping and fabrication experience encouraged.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• CAD design, prototype and validation activities.
• Certification testing and factory handoff processes.
• Project management across rotations.
• Collaborate with engineers during product development.
• Participate in rotations across multiple functional areas.

Skills

CAD

Product design

Prototype fabrication

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Acuity Brands, Inc. in Decatur, GA is seeking candidates for the BUILD Leadership Program, a two‑year mechanical engineering rotation designed to develop early‑career talent into leaders. Rotations include New Product Development, Sustaining, VAVE, and Manufacturing with potential moves to Crawfordsville, IN and Des Plaines, IL.

Mandatory start is January 11, 2027, and the role follows a hybrid work model in a fast‑paced environment that values learning, ownership, and collaboration.