Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces and light. 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 the world more brilliant, productive, and connected. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management systems, and location-aware applications. Job Summary Our product, your driveAs a member of theABL Engineering group,you're part ofValueAnalysis andValueEngineering team. As a VA/VE Project Engineer you're responsible for analyzing existing products and processes to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency, as well as developing new solutions and processes that meet customer needs while reducing costs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and sales to identify areas for improvement and develop cost-effective solutions. Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Work with design teams to develop new products and processes that meet customer needs driven by cost optimization, manufacturability, logistics and ease of source components. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to develop new materials and processes that meet customer and supply chain requirements. Work with supply chain group to guarantee the availability of components for the different stages of the product development. Perform Long-Lead-Time (LLT) analysis for components in BOM and inform Product Introduction Teams. Analyse existing products and processes to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency. Conduct Value Analysis studies to determine the functional requirements of products and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Develop cost models and conduct cost analyses to support decision-making. Monitor and report on the progress of project developments and cost reduction initiatives. Experience (minimum experience required) Experience in power converter applications and topologies including, but not limited to: AC/DC and DC/DC converters Power Factor Correction (PFC) Resonant and Quasi-resonant converts (SRC, LLC, LCC) Flyback, full-bridge, half-bridge, forward, buck, boost Has an analytic capacity for electronics design. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing work environments. Experienced working with suppliers in an international environment on site and virtually. In depth knowledge of electronic components procurement market and trend technologies development. Ability to optimize and execute sourcing strategies on BOMs to meet component cost, availability and quality targets. We invite you to apply today to join us as We Light the Way to a Brilliant, Productive, and Connected World 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, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please click here and here for more information. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. Job Segment:Logistics, Supply Chain, Electronics Engineer, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations, Engineering J-18808-Ljbffr
