Specialist Electrical Engineering BUILD Leadership Program

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Commissions/Incentive compensation

Job summary

Acuity Inc. BUILD 프로그램은 초기 경력 인재를 대상으로 하는 2년 간의 로테이션 경력 프로그램으로, 반년마다 기능 영역이 바뀌며 비즈니스 이해와 기술 역량을 키웁니다. 참가자들은 건전한 학습 민첩성, 커뮤니케이션, 주도권, 문제 해결 능력 등을 발전시키게 됩니다.

이 역할은 조지아주 애틀란타에 기반하며 2027년 7월 12일 취업을 시작합니다. 빌드 트랙은 New Product Development 및 Sustaining/VAVE에 중점을 두고 광학/LED 분야의 프로젝트도 다룹니다.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Problem-solving and time-management skills are required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; AI tools familiarity expected.
• Exposure to electronic component selection, circuit analysis, and SPICE simulation.
• Experience with Altium Designer or CAD tools; LED/lighting product development exposure.
• Experience with firmware or embedded systems programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Rotational BUILD tracks include New Product Development and Sustaining/VAVE; other rotations in areas like Product Management and Project Management.
• Participate in specialized onboarding, mentorship, and networking activities.
• Travel up to 20% based on business needs.
• Contribute to diverse engineering tracks across optical, light engine, and outsourced product development.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Electronic component selection

Circuit analysis

SPICE simulation

Firmware/Embedded systems

Leadership

Team work

Experience <2 years

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

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

The Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands‑on experience. BUILD participants rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon completion of BUILD, participants will have developed broad business understanding, functional expertise, and the professional skills needed to contribute in future career opportunities across Acuity.

BUILD is designed for early‑career talent who are curious, adaptable, and motivated to grow through hands‑on experience. Successful participants demonstrate strong learning agility, communication skills, ownership, critical thinking, and a willingness to seek feedback, solve problems, and contribute in a fast‑paced environment.

This role is based in Atlanta, GA, and starts employment on July 12, 2027.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

BUILD participants also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including:

• Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program.
• One‑on‑one mentorship from an ABL Tech leader for the duration of the program (and beyond).
• Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business.
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.
• Leadership report‑out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.

We’re looking for early‑career talent who:

• Enjoy learning and taking on new challenges
• Take ownership and follow through on commitments
• Collaborate effectively with others
• Seek feedback and continuously improve
• Embrace technology and new ways of working
• Are excited to build a long‑term career at Acuity

Key Responsibilities

While specific projects are determined by the needs of the business, each BUILD track has a set of “functional requirements” to ensure that all participants have similar learning objectives. All Engineering BUILD Specialists will rotate into the following:

• New Product Development
• Sustaining/VAVE

Additionally, with the remaining rotations, we will connect with the interests of the individual with our current business needs to explore such areas as:

• Optical Engineering
• Light Engine Engineering
• Outsourced Product Development
• Product Support
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Tech Support, Field Service, Post Sales
• Labs & Certifications

Preferred Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Electrical Engineering or Electrical is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and time‑management skills are required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Intermediate general proficiency with AI tools is required.
• Demonstrated exposure to electronic component selection, circuit analysis, and SPICE simulation.

• Exposure to Altium Designer or other CAD tools.
• Exposure to developing products for the lighting and/or LED industry.
• Exposure to firmware development or embedded systems programming.

• Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred.
• Team‑oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred.

The range for this position is$56,900.00to$102,500.00 USD. 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.

• health care
• dental coverage
• vision plans
• 401K benefits
• commissions/incentive compensation

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.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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