Electrical Engineer Senior

Acuity Inc.

9d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree 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…etc.
• PCB design --> Altium Designer
• Ability to communication 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 such as; oscilloscope, signal generator, curve tracer, 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, etc.
• 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 preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for new product design, cost reductions, field quality resolution, manufacturing support and sustaining engineering activities related to Electronics & Light Engines.
• 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.
• Manage many 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 a successful and on-time product launch.
• Apply LEAN Process methodology in project and daily tasks to streamline, and improve processes.
• Independently completes all Electronics design activities including but not limited to, selecting Electronics and LEDs components, creating Firmware solutions for microprocessor-based solutions, LED driver and system controls selection to provide an integrated high quality Light Engine solution.
• Calculate parameters for Electronics and LED schematic configurations while working with the Optics team to provide correct lumens targets and lumens per watt to enable specific light distribution.
• Develops and distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, bills of material, drawings, PCB design/manufacturing files, test specifications, parts tracking and all necessary product deliverables for product release and successful factory product launch.
• Manages engineering documentation, ECRs, ECOs, DFMEA, calculations, and drawings using the Acuity Product Life Management and Financial systems.
• Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements, cost reductions, support Customers/Focus Factory/Supply Chain as the needs of the business change.
• Independently initiates and completes product design from project charters, specification matrix provided by Product Manager, customer experience matrix, reviewing competitor's samples, and Acuity Electronics & Light Engine design standards.
• Concepts and designs must be compliant with Acuity DFx (Design for Reliability/Testability/Manufacturability etc..) before products launch.
• Manages projects and teaches others how to utilize the Acuity Product Development System (PDS).
• Support ABS/LEAN Transformation by actively identifying/leading/participating in Kaizen events and completing post Kaizen activities to ensure documentation and standards outlive the event.
• Lead the Electronics & Light Engine team with all process improvement activities and related research.
• Develop and continuously improve Electronics & Light Engine processes, testing, DFx and other documentation.
• Lead, develop, and participate in Kaizen activities.
• Submits photometry/thermal test requests and works directly with the testing group as necessary on any required follow-up.
• Works with mechanical design team at large to ensure all samples submitted for testing are compliant to product CEM and Electronics & Light Engine testing/DFx documentation.
• Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors' samples along with testing reports to ensure product is compliant to CEM.
• Complete luminaire product scaling activities to ensure accurate and complete products specifications can be published.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior