Electronics Technician Senior

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 www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Electronics Specialist to join our Sustaining Engineering team, dedicated to ensuring the reliability, performance and long-term viability of our building management products.

You will help maintain production continuity by qualifying electronic components, managing obsolescence and resolving technical issues affecting existing products. You will also contribute to product improvement and maintenance projects, proposing changes to enhance reliability, optimize costs and extend product service life.

This role combines technical investigation, laboratory testing and the delivery of improvement projects, with priorities aligned with risks and operational needs.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Product Improvement and Maintenance Projects

• Identify and propose changes to improve reliability, optimize costs, facilitate manufacturing or extend product service life.
• Explore opportunities to simplify circuits and standardize components.
• Contribute to defining and implementing electronic circuit board modifications in collaboration with R&D.
• Assess expected benefits, technical risks and validation requirements.
• Support changes from technical assessment through validation and production implementation, following the change management process.

Technical Support for Production, Quality and Products in the Field

• Participate in investigations into electronic issues encountered in production or reported by Quality and Technical Support teams.
• Perform the analyses and measurements needed to identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Verify the effectiveness of selected solutions with the relevant teams.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams and partners when introducing new components or circuit board revisions.
• Help assess the impact of changes on product compliance in collaboration with Quality and Compliance teams.

Technical Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

• Document analyses, test results, technical decisions and operating limitations of qualified components.
• Provide and maintain technical information within the scope of the role in component and product management tools, including the future PLM system.
• Help expand approved component lists and promote the reuse of validated solutions.
• Share lessons learned and propose improvements to component qualification and risk management methods.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the group’s Test team and R&D to identify and implement corrective actions while ensuring that product specifications and performance requirements are met.
• Ensure component qualification by establishing qualification plans tailored to the specific requirements of our equipment to verify reliability.
• Provide technical expertise and conduct in-depth analyses of component-related issues.
• Collaborate with R&D and Supply Chain to monitor relevant technology developments and proactively manage obsolescence.
• Help maintain component databases through regular updates that account for obsolescence risks.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics or equivalent technical training.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in troubleshooting, validation or technical support for electronic products.
• Hands-on experience reading schematics, analyzing circuits and using laboratory equipment.
• Experience in component qualification, obsolescence management or electronic circuit board modifications.
• Experience in schematic design and printed circuit board (PCB) layout using OrCAD would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics, circuit schematics and electronic components.
• Knowledge of the electronic components market and manufacturers.
• Proficiency with equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and soldering irons.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to summarize findings clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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.

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, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

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