Product Documentation Specialist I

Company: Acuity Brands
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

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**
Create accurate Bill of Materials and assembly drawings for our ERP system that informs the Manufacturing and Assembly teams what to fabricate and how to assemble the product.
**Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**
+ Interpret and create drawings for simple to complex product and assembly drawings in order to make accurate BOMs.
+ Creation of BOMs and drawings for individual parts, sub-assemblies and finished products.
+ Modify/Update existing BOMs to meet the needs of new specific requirements.
+ Develop drawings for new custom parts needed in the BOMs.
+ Work collaboratively with Engineering and Design Assist Departments.
**Experience (minimum experience required)**
+ Proficient knowledge working in Windows environment and software related (Outlook, Office, etc.).
+ Knowledge of engineering Solid works software.
+ Knowledge and understanding of the concept of Bills of Materials and how they are built.
+ Ability to learn new software and processes.
+ Ability to read and interpret drawings and diagrams.
+ Ability or willingness to learn how to analyze parts, assemblies, and production processes.
+ High capacity to work in a focused and methodical manner.
+ High capacity to work under pressure and fulfill tight deliver schedules.
+ Comfortable working in on highly focused tasks.
Computer program knowledge should include the following, but training is available for the right candidate:
+ MS Office (excel, PowerPoint, Word), Sharepoint.
+ SolidWorks
+ Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (preferred but not essential)
**Education**
+ Minimum - High School Diploma with 1-2 years of drafting technician experience.
+ College level manufacturing or drafting technical education preferred.
**Preferred Experience (i.e. industry experience)**
+ Highly proficient in the use of PC and software related to engineering:
+ 3D modeling
+ 2D technical drawing
+ Data base drawing management
+ The candidate must be a fast learner with excellent retention of knowledge and details.
**Physical Requirements**
+ Light work
**Work Environment**
This position is within a professional work environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions that may be found while walking the production floor. No travel will be required for this position
**Position Type/Expected Hours of Work**
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are varied. Ability to work Monday through Friday (7A.M -4P.M., 730AM 430PM, 8AM-5PM) Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
**Other Duties**
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
**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.
**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.
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