Acuity · 1 day ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (Decatur, GA)
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expAcuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company that designs and manufactures innovative lighting and building management solutions. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be involved in new product design, cost reductions, and product enhancements, while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product launches and applying LEAN Process methodology to improve processes.
ElectronicsLightingManufacturingSmart BuildingSmart Home
Responsibilities
Independently complete design activities, including selecting electronics and LED components, creating firmware solutions for microprocessor-based solutions, LED drivers, and selecting system controls 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
Develop and distribute engineering data in the form of engineering change notices, bills of material, drawings, PCB design/manufacturing files, test specifications, parts tracking, and all necessary deliverables for product release and successful factory product launch
Manage 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, and supporting customers, manufacturing and distribution facilities, and the supply chain as the needs of the business change
Independently initiate and complete product design from project charters, specification matrix provided by product managers, customer experience matrix, reviewing competitor samples, and Acuity's electronics & light engine design standards in compliance with Acuity DFx (Design for Reliability/Testability/Manufacturability)
Manage projects and train others on utilizing the Acuity Product Development System (PDS) to ensure project management timelines and required deliverables are complete by each team member
Acuity Product Development System (PDS) and DFx (Design for Reliability/Testability/Manufacturability) also ensure high-quality compliant designs that achieve the Customer Experience Matrix (CEM)
Support ABS/LEAN Transformation by actively identifying, leading, and 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
Submit photometry/thermal test requests and work directly with the testing group as necessary on any required follow-up
Work with the mechanical design team to ensure all samples submitted for testing comply with product CEM and Electronics & Light Engine testing/DFx documentation
Review functional specifications, project charters, competitor samples, and testing reports to ensure products comply with CEM
Complete luminaire product scaling activities to provide accurate product specifications that can be published
Continuously identify and actively implement process improvements related to productivity, quality, reliability, design, testing, purchasing, manufacturing, including sourcing new or alternate processes/components, equipment, and/or training others
Look for advancements or changes in technology to improve Acuity products or market position
Partner with Acuity manufacturing and distribution facilities to resolve component, testing, deviation requests, and bill of material errors to keep the production lines running while ensuring product quality
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required (a master's is preferred)
At least four years of applicable experience in electronics and firmware engineering design. Please be prepared to share specific examples of your experience making data-driven selections to provide highly quality electronic systems
Demonstrated success in creating electronic hardware designs and microprocessor firmware/code is required
Proficient use of schematic capture and PCB layout tools, CAD(2D), Microsoft Office 365 programs, MiniTab, SPICE, Circuit analysis tools, etc
Ability to communicate understanding of heat transfer/flow, thermal design considerations, electrical isolation considerations, design cost trade-offs/analysis, EMI considerations, design prototyping, and design Reliability testing
Experience independently and safely using and understanding results from benchtop electronics design tools, including oscilloscope, signal generator, curve tracer, power analyzer, DVM, Surge and EMI generator, spectrum analyzer, Variac, illuminance flux/CCT measurement, RLC bridge, ESR meter, benchtop sphere, and power quality measurement equipment
Demonstrated 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 and in written form, including sketches, engineering drawings, data collection, 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
Ability to quickly adapt to changes within Acuity, industry, engineering, and other work activities, which produce compliant designs within business metrics
Understand applicable standards such as UL, DLC, Energy Star, and testing processes related to electronics and lighting products
Ability to travel approximately 10% based on business needs
Ability to independently lift and manage products and loads up to 50 lbs
Preferred
A master's degree in electrical engineering
Benefits
Health care
Dental coverage
Vision plans
401K benefits
Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
Company
Acuity
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Executive Chairman
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