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About Acuity Inc.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company dedicated to solving problems in spaces, light, and more through technology. Comprising two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), the company designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services that significantly improve people’s lives.
Acuity achieves growth by developing innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video, and control platform. The company is focused on customer outcomes, driving growth and productivity to increase market share, deliver superior returns, and aggressively deploy capital to expand its business and enter attractive new verticals.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Acuity Inc. operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit www.acuityinc.com for more information.
Acuity Brands Internship Program Overview
Are you a driven and talented individual seeking an environment to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? The Acuity Brands Internship Program offers an exceptional opportunity.
This 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) is designed to develop high-potential candidates into impactful leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns’ strengths and interests with the needs of the business, particularly within our operational and manufacturing environments. Interns will make a significant impact through participation in key projects and transformative processes.
Beyond project work, you will have opportunities to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Brands.
It is preferred for interns to have only one or two semesters remaining in their degree program, positioning them for consideration for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. The Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area, growing their skill set and network while discovering their passions early in their careers.
Work Flexibility: Onsite – Crawfordsville, IN
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to:
- Applying Lean tools.
- Identification and waste elimination in process.
- Developing and implementing modified Standard Work.
- Design and implementation of assembly jigs.
- Helping with improvements to capacity model accuracy.
- Work with the team on autonomation projects to improve capacity (likely helping with buffer upgrades and implementation of smart cell upgrades for quality).
- Updating facility layouts – lighting layouts, camera layouts, changes due to equipment and cell moves.
Education
Minimum Education Required:
- Some College
Preferred Education:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
In addition to pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, qualified interns will have:
- Relevant internship or project experience.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Experience leading teams or organizations.
Physical Requirements
Medium work/some lifting required/standing and walking for extended periods.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Accessibility
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.
As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. 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.
Recruiter / Agency Policy
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Inc. 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.
