Specialist Mechanical Engineering BUILD Program
Acuity
About the Role
The Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience designed to develop high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. Participants rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon completion, participants will have developed broad business understanding, functional expertise, and the professional skills needed for future career opportunities across Acuity. This role is based in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model. Rotational opportunities may also be available in Crawfordsville, IN and Des Plaines, IL. This role starts employment on January 11, 2027.
Key Responsibilities
While business needs determine specific projects, Mechanical Engineering Specialists rotate within functional areas, working on projects alongside experienced engineers.
- Conceptual design
- CAD
- Prototype and validation
- Certification testing
- Creating supporting documentation
- Factory handoff
- Project management
Main Functional Area Rotations
- New Product Development (rotations available in both Decatur, GA and Des Plaines, Illinois)
- Sustaining (Decatur, GA)
- VAVE (Decatur, GA)
- Manufacturing (Crawfordsville, IN)
Other Exposure Areas Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Optical Engineering
- Light Engine Engineering
- Outsourced Product Development
- Product Support
- Tech Support
- Post Sales
- Model Shop
- Project Management
- Labs & Certifications
- Sourcing
Personal Growth Activities
- Specialized onboarding for integration into the organization and leadership program.
- One-on-one mentorship from a Mechanical Engineering leader.
- Social and networking events.
- Opportunities to collaborate with program peers.
- Leadership report-out meetings for sharing learnings and performance reviews.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
- A strong understanding of mechanical and thermodynamic fundamentals is required.
- Experience creating designs in CAD is required. Solidworks is preferred, but any CAD package is acceptable.
- Some level of product design experience is preferred, whether through professional experience, a school project, or a personal project.
- Some level of prototyping and/or fabrication experience is preferred, whether through school or personal projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required.
- Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Enjoy learning and taking on new challenges
- Take ownership and follow through on commitments
- Collaborate effectively with others
- Seek feedback and continuously improve
- Embrace technology and new ways of working
- Are excited to build a long-term career at Acuity