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Test Engineer

Req ID:  11215
Remote Opportunities:  Onsite

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet. 
 
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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  
 
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. 

 

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Job Summary

The Test Engineer is responsible for validating the functionality, reliability, and interoperability of hardware, firmware, and software systems. This role involves close collaboration with design engineers, architects, and product managers to develop and execute test plans, build custom testing environments, document results, automate testing processes, and support field troubleshooting of complex technical issues.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Execute White-box and Gray-box validation tests to evaluate system compatibility, performance, and reliability.

  • Collaborate with design engineers to configure custom test setups using commercial and custom-built equipment.

  • Contribute to automation efforts using scripting languages (Python, LabVIEW) to improve validation efficiency and consistency.

  • Assist in translating product and technical requirements into detailed and executable test plans.

  • Document procedures, results, and findings clearly and systematically for internal stakeholders.

  • Analyze test data and support debugging of embedded designs to identify root causes of failure.

  • Support in reproducing and diagnosing customer-reported field issues.

Skills

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering field.

  • Advanced English

  • At least 3  years of experience in hardware/software validation or similar technical roles.

  • Preferred: 2+ years of experience in product development environments focused on test engineering.

  • Proficient with standard testing tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, data loggers, and spectrum analyzers.

  • Hands-on experience with hardware tools and wiring (low and line voltage).

  • Familiar with command-line interfaces and engineer-developed utilities for testing and diagnostics.

  • Able to derive test plans from specifications of varying depth and detail.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Proficient in MS Office and documentation tools.

  • Capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics for test planning and execution.

  • Experienced in high-paced environments with autonomy and multitasking.

  • Exposure to specialized equipment: network analyzers, power analyzers, EMI, surge/EFT testers, and thermal chambers.

  • Understanding of software QA methodologies including unit testing, code reviews, TDD, and agile workflows.

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We value diversity and are an equal opportunity organization.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, and religion.

 

Any unsolicited resume submitted to Acuity Inc. by 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 Brands employees or to the Acuity Brands resume database, shall be deemed the property of Acuity Inc.. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any hiring resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

 

Any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume will be deemed by Acuity Inc. to have been referred by the Agency free of charge or fee. This includes any agency that is an approved/contracted provider but does not have the proper approvals to participate in a search.


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