Leadership Program: Mechanical Engineering Specialist (Start: July 2026)
About The Position
The Acuity Brands Mechanical Engineering Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experiences. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands. This position works in various U.S. locations and starts employment on July 13, 2026. LPs also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including: Specialized onboarding to ensure integration into the organization and the leadership program. One-on-one mentorship from a Mechanical Engineering 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.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology 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.
- Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- New Product Development
- Sustaining
- VAVE
- Manufacturing (Crawfordsville, IN)
- Optical Engineering
- Light Engine Engineering
- Outsourced Product Development
- Product Support
- Tech Support
- Post Sales
- Model Shop
- Project Management
- Labs & Certifications
- Sourcing
Benefits
- Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
