Test Engineer Senior

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure reliability and performance of our innovations before they launch.

You will drive validation of intelligent building ecosystems, including embedded controllers, IoT hardware, and software applications in a fast paced, cross-functional environment. You will design and execute test plans, automate tests, set up lab test benches, and collaborate with software developers and QA teams to improve product quality across

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in quality assurance.
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Experience with BAS communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, M‑Bus).
• Hands-on in wiring and assembling lab test setups.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute software and hardware test plans.
• Develop automated and manual regression tests.
• Build and wire test benches for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve processes.
• Document bugs and coordinate resolutions.

Skills

Quality assurance

Automated testing

Embedded testing

Test automation

Lab assembly

Education

Electrical/Electronic Eng degree (DEC/Bachelor)

Tools

Robot Framework

Modbus/BACnet testing

Azure DevOps

Job description

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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

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst, you will ensure the reliability and performance of our innovations before theylaunch onthe market. You willdrivethe validation of our intelligent buildingecosystems, including embedded controllers, IoT hardware, industrial protocols (BACnet, Modbus, M-Bus), and software applications.

Yourresponsibilities

TestDesign: Design and execute software and hardware test plans.

Compliance Validation: Verify product conformity according to technical specifications and requirements.

Automation: Automate tests tooptimizevalidation cycles.

Lab Setup: Build and wire the necessary test benches and installations for embedded systems.

Collaboration: Work daily with development and other QA teams.

Continuous Improvement: Activelyparticipatein the continuous improvement of quality assurance processes.

Yourprofile

Technical Expertise:Hands-onexperience in embedded systems testing and software test automation.

Practical Know-How: Highly skilled in the assembly and wiring of test setups and equipment.

Team Player: A natural collaborator who isproactiveand highly autonomous.

Commitment: Strongattention to detail, professional, and driven by project success.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Collaborate closely with your software development team and other program members (Product, Developers, QA).
• Ensure the quality of products under development prior to their release into production.
• Establish test strategies and detailed planning schedules.
• Write test cases and execution scenarios.
• Develop both automated and manual regression test plans.
• Execute test cases and produce clear test reports.
• Support system testing (capacity, performance, and robustness), helping design scenarios and analyze results.
• Document bugs, issues tobe resolved, and potential product improvements.
• Provide support and peer reviews for technical documentation.
• Assemble hardware for new test systems based on project requirements.
• Propose techniques, processes, and equipment needed to perform and improve functional testing.
• Analyze andoptimizetesting methodologies to increase overall product quality.
• Investigate anomalies,identifytheir root causes, and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
• Run all tests necessary to guarantee quality, using internal resources or external service providers.
• Workeffectively with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment.
  

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Technical Specialties
Essential:

• Solid experience in quality assurance.
• Proven experience with automated testing tools.
• Experience with communication protocols related to Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Comfortable operating with electrical voltages up to 120Vac/240Vac.
• Important:
• Stronghands-onmanual dexterity and lab assembly skills.
• Knowledge of IP networks, TCP/IP, and cybersecurity principles applied to connected systems and IoT.
• Experience in diagnostics (using packet sniffers, log analysis, and physical installation validation).

Assets:

• Knowledge of the BACnet protocol.
• Knowledge of the Modbus protocol.
• Knowledge of the M-Bus protocol.
• Familiarity with the Robot Framework automation tool.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and building control sequences.
• Understanding ofmicroelectronics and basic programming.
• Experience working within the Azure DevOps environment.

General Criteria

• Education: College Diploma (DEC) orBachelor’s Degree in Electricalor Electronic Engineering.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in quality assurance.
• Languages: Fullproficiencyin spoken and written French; functionalproficiencyin written and spoken English.
• Soft Skills: Highly organized, resourceful, methodical,team-oriented,proactive, anda fastlearner.
• Innovation: Ability to innovate and keep up-to-date with new software automation methodologies and tools.
• Team Spirit:Strong teamspirit and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership: Autonomy, leadership, and the ability to positively influence others.
• Adaptability: Ability toinitiateand successfully adapt to change.
• Methodical: Highly methodical and structured approach.

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

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.

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.

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.