Mechanical Engineering Leadership Program

1 month ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States Acuity Brands Full time
Job Summary

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.

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
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.



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