Electrical Engineer Senior - Decatur, GA

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 (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at

• This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.
• This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model.
• This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, must report to the office every business day.

We Light the Way!

Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI) is transforming the lighting industry with a team of 12,000 employees dedicated to building a more connected and productive world. Together, we drive innovation and industry leadership.

The Electronics & Light Engine group supports all Acuity portfolios (Indoor, Outdoor, Industrial, OEM, Residential) and directly impacts revenue and margin through new product development, value engineering, enhancements, and technology integration. Electronics Engineering plays a central role in illumination system strategy, innovation, and lifecycle management, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Optics, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Management. The team is seeking a Sr.

Electronics Design Engineer to independently drive innovation and contribute to product excellence and business growth.

This role leads new product development and sustaining engineering for Electronics & Light Engines, including hardware design, firmware development, LED and driver selection, PCB layout, and component integration. Responsibilities include prototyping, testing, cost reduction, field issue resolution, and manufacturing support. The Senior Electronics Engineer manages multiple projects, collaborates cross-functionally, mentors engineers, supports product launches, and applies LEAN methodologies to improve efficiency and processes.

What This Role Owns

Own end-to-end electronics design, including LED selection, driver integration, PCB design (Altium), system controls, and embedded firmware development for microcontroller-based lighting systems. Work closely with the Optics team to meet lumen output and efficiency targets. Take designs from concept through validation and production release.

Drive new product development and product improvements by translating requirements into reliable, manufacturable designs. Improve existing products through cost reduction and performance optimization while ensuring compliance with reliability, manufacturability, and testability standards.

Lead multiple concurrent projects and ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved. Mentor junior engineers and promote strong design practices and technical excellence.

Support testing and product validation by coordinating thermal and photometric testing, reviewing performance data, and implementing design improvements. Ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Improve processes and manufacturing support by leading continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives. Resolve field and production issues in partnership with manufacturing teams to maintain quality and production continuity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with focus in Electronics (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in…