Sr. Electronics Engineer - Decatur, GA

ByteLight; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 83,300 - 149,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401(k) benefits

Job summary

ByteLight is looking for a Sr. Electronics Engineer in Decatur, GA. This role involves designing electronics solutions and leading product development across various markets.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and bring at least four years of hands-on experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $83,300.00 to $149,900.00, alongside generous benefits including health care and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of electronics engineering experience with hands-on involvement.
• Strong understanding of reliability testing and cost/performance trade-offs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and lift materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronics solutions including LED and firmware.
• Manage projects ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Support Kaizen activities and engineering process improvements.

Skills

Electronics hardware design

Firmware development

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Thermal management

Prototyping

LEAN methodologies

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

MiniTab

SPICE

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

Work location

This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

We Light the Way! Acuity Brands is transforming the lighting industry. Our team engages in new product development, value engineering, product enhancements, and technological integrations across Acuity Indoor, Outdoor, Industrial, OEM, and Residential portfolios. As an Sr. Electronics Engineer, you will independently explore new innovations, design electronics solutions, and contribute directly to top‑line revenue and bottom‑line margin.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Independently design and develop electronics solutions including LED selection, firmware, PCB layouts, controls integration, and engineering documentation such as BOMs, ECOs, drawings, and test specifications. Support new product development, enhancements, cost reductions, and manufacturing needs. (30%)
• Lead product design activities using project specifications, customer requirements, competitor benchmarking, and Acuity DFx standards to ensure reliable and manufacturable products. (15%)
• Manage projects within the Acuity Product Development System (PDS), ensuring timelines, deliverables, quality, and compliance standards are met while mentoring junior engineers. (15%)
• Support ABS/LEAN initiatives by leading Kaizen activities, improving engineering processes, testing methods, DFx documentation, and team standards. (15%)
• Coordinate photometric and thermal testing activities, review product compliance against customer and performance requirements, and support luminaire scaling/specification accuracy. (10%)
• Identify and implement continuous improvements related to quality, productivity, sourcing, testing, manufacturing, and emerging technologies. (10%)
• Partner with Focus Factories to resolve component, testing, deviation, and BOM‑related manufacturing issues to maintain production flow and product quality. (5%)

Preferred Skills and Experience

Qualified Applicants Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (Master’s preferred) with ability to design electronics hardware and firmware/microprocessor code.
• Minimum 4 years of electronics engineering experience with hands‑on involvement in electronics and firmware development using data‑driven design solutions.
• Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, CAD (2D), Microsoft Office 365, MiniTab, SPICE, and circuit analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of thermal management, electrical isolation, EMI, reliability testing, prototyping, and cost/performance trade‑offs in electronics design.
• Experience using electronics laboratory and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers, surge/EMI generators, and measurement tools.
• Knowledge of electronic component selection, tolerance analysis, reliability analysis, and circuit/system simulations.
• Basic understanding of PCBA manufacturing, PCB materials, factory testing methods, and component impacts on production.
• Familiarity with LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies including DMAIC, A3, 5WHY, standard work, and root cause analysis tools.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills and ability to create technical documentation and presentations for varied audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams, manage changing priorities, and deliver high‑quality projects on time.
• Understanding of UL, DLC, Energy Star, and related electronics/lighting industry standards.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and independently lift products/materials up to 50 lbs.

Salary and Benefits

The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $149,900.00, adjusted for experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits, including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401(k) benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.