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Acuity Brands · 12 hours ago

Senior Design Engineer (Semi-Remote)

Decatur, GA

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Leads various aspects of the design process including, but not limited to, the development of switch mode power supplies. Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities including product definition, parts selection and qualification. Develops and distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, Engineering Specifications, Bills Of Material, Schematics, Layouts and Quality Reports

Perform all qualification tests to ensure new drivers meet electrical, Thermal, EMI, mechanical and environmental requirements

Submits test requests and actively engages with the testing group as necessary on any required follow-up. Submits prototyping requests and works directly with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors’ samples

Partners with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors to keep the manufacturing lines running and ensure quality product is produced

Actively participates in, or lead on occasion, team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product

Initiates and develops concepts for new products from Project Charters, and Specification Matrix provided by the Product Manager and other avenues such as reviewing competitor's samples and documentation, and free design techniques. Ensures concepts are agreeable with standard manufacturing methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility

Continuously looks to improve processes related to productivity, quality, purchasing and manufacturing; to include sourcing new or alternate processes, equipment, and/or training of manpower. Looks for advancements or changes in technology via tradeshows, vendors or other methods

Support Better, Smarter, Faster & Lean Transformation efforts as a AoP team participant and assist with the completion of post-AoP activity/assignments as appropriate

Qualification

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Power electronicsLED driver designElectrical simulation environmentsLEAN methodologySix Sigma practicesProject managementCross-functional collaborationUL certification knowledgeSafety standardsEngineering fundamentals

Required

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with 6 to 10 years' experience

Understands engineering fundamentals and has the ability to communicate verbally, in written form and through sketches, and engineering drawings

High knowledge and experience on power electronics circuits as Boost, Buck, Flyback, LLC, LCC and resonant converters, Linear regulators, Transient protection circuits, EMI filter design, electronic component selection, Lifetime for electronic SMPS calculation

Proficient use of electrical simulation environments (Pspice / LTSpice), PCB design knowledge, electrical, standards and manufacturing rules

Equipment knowledge, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, AC/DC power supplies, electronic loads

Proficient in LEAN & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC.

Project management experience, Management by objectives, Decision making based on risk analysis

Works well in cross-functional team environments

Leadership, to influence and enlist the cooperation of other team members to work towards the goal of completing and implementing new product development on time, and in budget

Knowledge of UL certification and UL testing processes applicable to LED drivers and lighting very helpful

Understand and adhere to the appropriate established industry and safety Standards

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Electronic/Electrical Engineering with 6-10 years' experience with power electronics and SMPS

Company

Acuity Brands

Glassdoor

3.8

Acuity Brands is a market industrial technology company that provides lighting and building management solutions.

Founded in 1898

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.acuitybrands.com

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