Test Engineer Senior

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 they launch on the market. You will drive the validation of our intelligent building ecosystems, including embedded controllers, IoT hardware, industrial protocols (BACnet, Modbus, M-Bus), and software applications.

Your responsibilities

Test Design: Design and execute software and hardware test plans.

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

Automation: Automate tests to optimize validation 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: Actively participate in the continuous improvement of quality assurance processes.

Your profile

Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience 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 is proactive and highly autonomous.

Commitment: Strong attention 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 to be 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 and optimize testing methodologies to increase overall product quality.
• Investigate anomalies, identify their root causes, and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
• Run all tests necessary to guarantee quality, using internal resources or external service providers.
• Work effectively 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:
• Strong hands-on manual 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 of microelectronics and basic programming.
• Experience working within the Azure DevOps environment.

General Criteria

• Education: College Diploma (DEC) or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in quality assurance.
• Languages: Full proficiency in spoken and written French; functional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Soft Skills: Highly organized, resourceful, methodical, team-oriented, proactive, and a fast learner.
• Innovation: Ability to innovate and keep up-to-date with new software automation methodologies and tools.

Essential Qualities

• Team Spirit: Strong team spirit and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership: Autonomy, leadership, and the ability to positively influence others.
• Adaptability: Ability to initiate and 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 (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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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.

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