Leadership Program - Early Career Mechanical Engineering (Decatur, GA)

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

Job Summary & Location

 

The Acuity Brands Mechanical Engineering Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experiences. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands.

 

This position is based in Decatur, GA, and starts employment on January 13, 2025.

 

LPs also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including:

• Specialized onboarding to ensure integration into the organization and the leadership program.
• One-on-one mentorship from a Mechanical Engineering leader for the duration of the program (and beyond).
• Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business.
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.
• Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Key Responsibilities

 

While business needs determine specific projects, Mechanical Engineering LP Specialists rotate within functional areas, combining individual interests with current company objectives to work on projects alongside experienced engineers and explore areas including: 

• New Product Development 
• Sustaining/VAVE 
• Manufacturing (Crawfordsville, IN)
• Optical Engineering 
• Light Engine Engineering 
• Outsourced Product Development 
• Product Support 
• Tech Support 
• Field Service 
• Post Sales 
• ABS 
• Model Shop 
• ATG Project Management 
• Labs & Certifications 
• Sourcing 

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. 
• Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred.
• Team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred.

We 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, cov