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(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.\nWe 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.\nAcuity 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.\nJob Summary\nThe Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. BUILD participants rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon completion of BUILD, participants will have developed broad business understanding, functional expertise, and the professional skills needed to contribute in future career opportunities across Acuity.\nBUILD 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. BUILD 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.\nThis role is based in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model. Throughout the two-year program there may be opportunities to work rotations in other locations including Crawfordsville, IN and Des Plaines, IL. This role starts employment on July 12, 2027.\nBUILD participants also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including:\nSpecialized onboarding to ensure integration into the organization and the leadership program.\nOne-on-one mentorship from a Mechanical Engineering leader for the duration of the program (and beyond).\nSocial and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business.\nFrequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.\nLeadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.\nKey Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)\nWe’re looking for early-career talent who:\nEnjoy learning and taking on new challenges\nTake ownership and follow through on commitments\nCollaborate effectively with others\nSeek feedback and continuously improve\nEmbrace technology and new ways of working\nAre excited to build a long-term career at Acuity\nKey Responsibilities\nWhile business needs determine specific projects, Mechanical Engineering Specialists rotate within functional areas, working on projects alongside experienced engineers.\nEngineering tasks include:\nConceptual design\nCAD\nPrototype and validation\nCertification testing\nCreating supporting documentation\nFactory handoff\nProject management\nThe main functional area rotations are:\nNew Product Development (rotations available in both Decatur, GA and Des Plaines, Illinois)\nSustaining (Decatur, GA)\nVAVE (Decatur, GA)\nManufacturing (Crawfordsville, IN)\nOther exposure areas include, but are not limited to:\nOptical Engineering \nLight Engine Engineering \nOutsourced Product Development \nProduct Support \nTech Support \nPost Sales \nModel Shop \nProject Management \nLabs & Certifications \nSourcing \nSkills and Minimum Experience Required\nA Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.\nA strong understanding of mechanical and thermodynamic fundamentals is required.\nExperience creating designs in CAD is required. Solidworks is preferred, but any CAD package is acceptable.\nSome level of product design experience is preferred, whether through professional experience, a school project, or a personal project.\nSome level of prototyping and/or fabrication experience is preferred, whether through school or personal projects\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required.\nAvailability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.\nThe range for this position is $56,900.00 to $102,500.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.\nWe 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.\nPlease click here and here for more information.\nAccommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at (770) 922-9000, and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.\nAny unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.\nAcuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. 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