Design Engineer Associate

Req ID: 12506

Work Flexibility: Onsite

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

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Job Summary

Responsible for the design and development of robust, scalable, and manufacturable test equipment. Translates engineering drafts into formal, production-ready designs while ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal guidelines. Audits engineering documentation and processes to identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturability, standardization, and long-term reliability. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement design enhancements that reduce complexity, improve durability, and optimize cost without compromising performance. Drives continuous improvement initiatives to ensure test systems are easy to manufacture, maintain, and sustain throughout their lifecycle in high-volume production environments.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Mechanical and Electrical Design of Specialized Test Equipment

Designs robust mechanical and electrical components for industrial test systems using SolidWorks Mechanical and Electrical, including the development of fixtures to secure and correctly position products within the equipment, ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and long-term reliability.

PCB Design for Signal Control

Creates and optimizes PCB layouts using Altium for signal control and integration within test equipment, guaranteeing proper functionality, durability, and compliance with design standards.

Electrical and Mechanical Assessment of Existing Equipment

Performs detailed evaluations and documentation of current test systems to support redesign, upgrades, and standardization initiatives.

Engineering Draft Review and Formalization

Converts preliminary engineering drafts into formal, production-ready documentation that meets internal standards and industry best practices.

Audit and Continuous Improvement

Audits engineering designs and processes to identify opportunities for standardization, improved manufacturability, and enhanced robustness for sustained production use.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Works closely with Digital Focus Factory and Process Development teams within Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, as well as manufacturing and quality groups, to ensure seamless integration of designs and provide support during production ramp-up and troubleshooting.

Documentation and Library Management

Maintains accurate design records, BOMs, and technical specifications, while managing shared design libraries to enable efficient reuse and consistency across projects.

Development and Modification of Building and Installation Layouts

Designs and updates layouts for buildings and equipment installations to optimize space utilization, workflow efficiency, and compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Mechanical Design Expertise (SolidWorks Mechanical – Advanced)
Electrical Design Skills (SolidWorks Electrical – Advanced)
PCB Design and Signal Control (Altium Designer – Intermediate)
Engineering Documentation & Standards (ISO/ASME Documentation Standards – Basic)
Layout Development for Facilities and Installations (AutoCAD – Basic)
Audit and Continuous Improvement (DFM, Robust Design Principles – Intermediate)
Cross-Functional Collaboration (Digital Focus Factory & Process Development)
Library and Data Management (Microsoft Azure, OneDrive, SharePoint – Intermediate)
Project Management (Agile Methodology – Intermediate)
Soft Skills (Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication)

Education (minimum education required)

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Experience (minimum experience required)

0 to 2 years

Preferred Education (i.e. type of degree)

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Design, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred

Preferred Experience (i.e. industry experience)

Test Equipment design experience

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, and religion.

Any unsolicited resume submitted to Acuity Inc. by 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 Brands employees or to the Acuity Brands resume database, shall be deemed the property of Acuity Inc.. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any hiring resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume will be deemed by Acuity Inc. to have been referred by the Agency free of charge or fee. This includes any agency that is an approved/contracted provider but does not have the proper approvals to participate in a search.