Acuity Brands, Inc

Test Engineer

Acuity Brands, Inc • $66K — $119K *
Decatur, GA 30032In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • 2-4 years of manual testing or QA experience
  • Hands-on experience with test case execution
  • Strong knowledge of testing fundamentals
  • Ability to document test results clearly

Responsibilities

  • Execute manual functional, integration, and regression testing across lighting products
  • Validate end-to-end system behavior from a user perspective
  • Develop, review, and execute manual test cases based on requirements
  • Log, track, and document defects and validation results
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues
  • Assist with hardware setup and configurations
  • Identify and track defects using tracking tools

Benefits

  • Generous healthcare options
  • Dental and vision plans
  • 401K benefits
  • Incentive compensation based on role
  • Support for professional development
Full Job Description
Work location:
  • This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model.


Job Summary

The Manual Test Engineer is responsible for executing functional, integration, and regression testing through manual test methods to validate product quality and user experience. This role ensures that hardware, firmware, software, and control systems meet defined functional and usability requirements prior to product release. The engineer works closely with Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Support to support new product development (NPD) and ongoing product quality initiatives.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Manual Testing & Validation Execution
  • Execute manual functional, integration, and regression testing across lighting products and platforms
  • Validate end-to-end system behavior from a user and customer perspective
  • Perform detailed test case execution on luminaires, LED drivers, sensors, controls, firmware, and software interfaces
  • Develop, review, and execute manual test cases based on system requirements and use cases
  • Log, track, and clearly document defects, observations, and validation results


Test Planning & Documentation
  • Analyze requirements and translate them into structured manual test cases and procedures
  • Maintain test plans, test cases, and execution reports
  • Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
  • Provide clear feedback on product quality and usability


Test Environment & Setup
  • Support setup and maintenance of test environments simulating real-world usage
  • Execute tests across multiple configurations and conditions
  • Assist with hardware setup and configurations


Defect Tracking & Troubleshooting
  • Identify, document, and track defects using tools
  • Reproduce issues with clear steps and logs
  • Perform basic troubleshooting
  • Validate fixes and perform regression testing


Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues
  • Provide test status updates and quality insights
  • Validate customer workflows and scenarios
  • Participate in reviews


Continuous Improvement
  • Improve manual testing processes and efficiency
  • Identify reusable and optimized test cases
  • Support transition to automation
  • Follow QA best practices


Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • 2-4 years of manual testing or QA experience
  • Hands-on experience with test case execution
  • Strong knowledge of testing fundamentals
  • Ability to document test results clearly
  • Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong communication skills


Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with electromechanical or embedded systems
  • Familiarity with firmware/software interaction
  • Experience with Jira or Azure DevOps
  • Basic understanding of automation
  • Experience in lighting or IoT systems
  • Experience supporting NPD or manufacturing

The range for this position is $66,500.00 to $119,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

About Acuity Brands, Inc

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a lighting and building management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with operations throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. It currently has about 12,000 employees and recorded net sales of $3.5 billion for fiscal year 2020. The company designs, produces, and distributes lighting fixtures, controls, and related products and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. Its lighting and building management solutions are marketed under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Aculux, American Electric Lighting, and others. Acuity Brands is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, and offers a range of products that meet or exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Learn more about Acuity Brands, Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$250.9 million
Founded
1898
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
AYI
* Ladders Estimates

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