Senior Design Engineer – Healthcare Lighting Solutions

Acuity; Decatur (GA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Commissions/incentive compensation

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead the design and development of healthcare lighting and patient-room solutions from concept to production launch.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and Testing to deliver innovative products that meet customer and business needs. You will develop proof-of-concept models, validate performance and safety, ensure regulatory compliance with laboratories, and drive cost-effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of product development or design engineering experience.
• Experience developing products from concept through commercialization.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with prototype development, testing, and product validation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, machining, castings, extrusions, and plastics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.
• Experience with PLM systems and engineering change processes is preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new healthcare lighting and patient-room solutions from concept through production launch.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and Testing teams to deliver innovative products that meet customer and business needs.
• Develop proof-of-concept models, prototypes, and test samples to rapidly evaluate and refine new ideas.
• Plan and execute product validation activities, including performance, reliability, safety, and usability testing.
• Partner with certification laboratories to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and product safety requirements.
• Apply engineering fundamentals and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to create scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Work closely with manufacturing and supply chain partners to support successful product launches.
• Communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead technical development efforts for new products, platform expansions, and innovative features within the Nightingale portfolio.
• Continuously explore new design approaches that improve product performance and customer experience.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM systems

Job description

Acuity Inc. is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead the design and development of healthcare lighting and patient-room solutions from concept to production launch.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and Testing to deliver innovative products that meet customer and business needs. You will develop proof-of-concept models, validate performance and safety, ensure regulatory compliance with laboratories, and drive cost-effective