Senior Design Engineer (Decatur, GA)

Acuity Brands; Decatur (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial technology is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer for the Nightingale product development team. This role involves leading new product development projects for innovative lighting solutions in healthcare. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a strong background in product design and development, demonstrating curiosity and a customer-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in engineering lighting or related electro-mechanical products.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product design.

Skills

Curiosity

Customer-Centric Approach

Flexibility

Hands-On

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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 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.

Position Overview & Location

Nightingale Lighting, introduced in 2024, is setting a new standard with innovative, market-disruptive lighting products for healthcare spaces. Drawing on decades of lighting expertise, Nightingale solutions combine the best design and illumination engineering to provide a patient-centric experience emphasizing wellness.

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on mechanical engineer to join the Nightingale product development team to lead new product development projects from concept through production. This role reflects responsibility for all aspects of product development-- from novel concept creation through detailed design, testing, documentation, and ultimately manufacturing release. The successful candidate will be creative, curious, and independent while effectively collaborating with all cross-functional members of the project team.

This role works a hybrid schedule in Decatur, GA.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Product development from concept through production, including new product development, sustaining engineering support, and resolving field problems.
• Using the product delivery (stage-gate) system, to lead mechanical product design, prototyping, and release to manufacturing, managing complex schedules including product test and evaluation programs.
• Collaborating with and influencing cross-functional members of the product team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is required.
• A proven track record of success in engineering lighting, appliances, consumer products, or a related manufacturing field of electro-mechanical products is required.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and Microsoft Office programs is required.
• SolidWorks software proficiency and CAD data management experience are preferred.
• Lifting items weighing up to 7 lbs based on business needs is required.
• Able to work from the Decatur, GA facility based on business needs is required.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed for the role.

The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates

• Curiosity: Demonstrates a desire to ask questions and keep learning.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proven track record of identifying opportunities and driving business growth through innovative product solutions. Willing to take the right risks to solve novel and complex problems.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Seeks a deep understanding of all stakeholders in the product ecosystem—including agents, specifiers, architects, and installers—to inform product decisions and enhance user experience.
• Lighting Industry Knowledge: Understanding of lighting industry technical areas, regulatory standards, and market expectations for lighting products. Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques as they relate to lighting products.
• Manufacturing Expertise: Experience in manufacturing operations and design for manufacturing with standard processes for part and assembly fabrication (sheet metal, machining, die casting, extrusion, etc.). Comfort on the factory floor.
• Flexibility: Demonstrates adaptability in ever-changing circumstances and is willing to reprioritize goals and expectations as projects evolve.
• Hands-On: Proficient with tools, techniques, and methods for fabricating and modifying prototype samples, mockups, and installations. Excited to work with physical material in design, development, and communication.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the product development lifecycle from concept to launch, managing resources effectively and ensuring timely delivery.

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