Specialist Mechanical Engineering BUILD Leadership Program

Acuity Inc•Decatur, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience designed to develop high-potential early-career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. Participants rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon completion, participants will have developed broad business understanding, functional expertise, and the professional skills needed for 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. 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 Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model. Throughout the two-year program, there may be opportunities for rotations in other locations, including Crawfordsville, IN, and Des Plaines, IL. This role starts employment on July 12, 2027.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent is required.
A strong understanding of mechanical and thermodynamic fundamentals is required.
Experience creating designs in CAD is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required.
Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree is preferred.
Solidworks is preferred, but any CAD package is acceptable.
Some level of product design experience is preferred, whether through professional experience, a school project, or a personal project.
Some level of prototyping and/or fabrication experience is preferred, whether through school or personal projects.

Responsibilities

Conceptual design
CAD
Prototype and validation
Certification testing
Creating supporting documentation
Factory handoff
Project management
Participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen
Engage in specialized onboarding to ensure integration into the organization and the leadership program
Receive one-on-one mentorship from a Mechanical Engineering leader
Participate in social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders
Collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives
Participate in leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings
Engage in performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth