Electrical Engineer Senior

AcuityInc•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company focused on solving problems in spaces, light, and more. Through its business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), the company designs, manufactures, and markets products and services that improve people's lives. Acuity Inc. achieves growth through innovation in lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video, and control platform. The company emphasizes customer outcomes, drives growth and productivity to increase market share, and aims to deliver superior returns. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with global operations and approximately 13,000 employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, focused in Electronics (Masters preferred)
At least 4-5 years of experience
Ability to independently create electronics hardware designs.
Ability to independently create microprocessor firmware/code
Four years of applicable experience in Electronics and Firmware Engineering Design, with ability to share specifics of personal work on Electronics/Firmware with data-driven selection and solutions of high-quality electronics systems.
Proficient use of schematic capture and PCB layout tools, CAD(2D), Microsoft Office365 programs, MiniTab, SPICE, Circuit analysis tools.
PCB design using Altium Designer.
Ability to communicate understanding of heat transfer/flow, thermal design considerations, electrical isolation considerations, design cost trade-offs/analysis, EMI considerations, design prototyping and design Reliability testing.
Ability to use and understand results from benchtop electronics design tools independently and safely (e.g., oscilloscope, signal generator, power analyzer, DVM, Surge and EMI generator, spectrum analyzer, Variac, illuminance flux/CCT measurement, RLC bridge, ESR meter, bench-top sphere and power quality measurement equipment).
Ability to demonstrate understanding and use of electronic component selection related to design, component tolerance stack-up analysis, component reliability analysis, simulation in computer circuit analysis tools and system considerations.
Ability to communicate some understanding of PCBA manufacturing, factory testing methods, component selection impacts, types of PCB materials and why/when each is used.
Ability to demonstrate LEAN & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, A3, 5WHY and other tools of DMAIC.
Ability to clearly communicate verbally & written in English, sketches, engineering drawings, data collection and able to create and technical presentations to varied audiences.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in cross-functional and cross-matrix team environments to enable high quality product designs and deliverables to be achieved on-time.
Ability to adapt personally and quickly to changes within Acuity, industry, engineering and other standard work activities which produce compliant designs and on-time deliverables enabling Acuity business metrics.
Understands applicable standards such as UL, DLC, and/or Energy Star standards and testing processes related to electronics and lighting products.
Physical ability to independently lift and manage products and loads up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

Provide independent product ideation, electronics hardware design, firmware creation/updates, LED selection, PCB design/layout creation, UV/Horticulture designs, PCBA drawing creation along with selection of drivers, surge protection devices, emergency battery backup equipment and luminaire electronic controls.
Prototype, test, and assemble prototypes/samples required for evaluating designs and cost reductions.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with cross-functional engineering members of the design team.
Teach and mentor other Electronics Engineers.
Engage with Focus Factory and Product Management to ensure successful and on-time product launch.
Apply LEAN Process methodology in project and daily tasks to streamline and improve processes.
Independently complete all Electronics design activities including selecting components, creating firmware solutions, and selecting drivers and controls for integrated light engine solutions.
Calculate parameters for schematic configurations and work with the Optics team to achieve lumen targets.
Develop and distribute engineering data including Engineering Change Notices, bills of material, drawings, PCB design/manufacturing files, test specifications, and parts tracking for product release.
Manage engineering documentation, ECRs, ECOs, DFMEA, calculations, and drawings using Acuity Product Life Management and Financial systems.
Design work includes new product development, product enhancements, cost reductions, and support for customers, Focus Factory, and Supply Chain.
Initiate and complete product design from project charters, specification matrices, customer experience matrices, and competitor sample reviews, ensuring compliance with Acuity DFx standards.
Manage projects and teach others how to utilize the Acuity Product Development System (PDS) to ensure timely completion of deliverables and high-quality designs.
Support ABS/LEAN Transformation by identifying/leading/participating in Kaizen events and completing post-Kaizen activities.
Lead process improvement activities for the Electronics & Light Engine team, developing and improving processes, testing, DFx, and documentation.
Submit photometry/thermal test requests and work with the testing group on follow-up.
Work with the mechanical design team to ensure samples submitted for testing are compliant.
Review functional specifications, project charters, competitor samples, and testing reports to ensure product compliance.
Complete luminaire product scaling activities to ensure accurate product specifications.
Travel as business situations dictate.