Specialist Firmware Engineering BUILD Program (July)

Acuity Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, GA, announces the Specialist Firmware Engineering BUILD Program (July). This two-year rotational program develops high-potential early-career engineers through hands-on assignments across several engineering functions.

Participants rotate every six months to build business acumen and technical proficiency, with opportunities in New Product Development, Sustaining/VAVE, Optical Engineering, Product Management, and more. Start date July 12, 2027, with onsite work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (B.S./B.A.) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication essential.
• Problem-solving and time-management skills required.
• Experience with scripting and APIs beneficial.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year rotational program across multiple engineering functions.
• Rotate every six months to build business acumen.
• Engage in projects spanning New Product Development and Sustaining/VAVE.
• Collaborate with teams across Optical Engineering, Product Management, and Tech Support.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Scripting

APIs

AI tools

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Education

B.S./B.A. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lighting hardware

Networking configuration

Job description

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Specialist Firmware Engineering BUILD Program (July)

Work Flexibility: Onsite

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.

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. BUILD participants are expected to take an active role in their development while building the business, professional, and technical skills needed for future career opportunities at Acuity.

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 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 Leadership Program has a set of “functional requirements” to ensure that all participants have similar learning objectives. All Engineering Leadership Program 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
• Outsourced Product Development
• Product Support
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Tech Support, Field Service, Post Sales
• Labs & Certifications

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

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.
• Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
• Experience in basic principals of scripting and leveraging APIs
• Experience with basic control cabling, network configuration, and comfortable working with third party lighting hardware
• 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.

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.

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