Test Engineer – Hardware, Validation

Acuity

Test Engineer responsible for validating Acuity Brands lighting products. Conducts testing, analysis, and collaborates with engineering teams for product improvements.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeDecatur • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for test and measurement operations on Acuity Brands lighting products, components, and related materials.
Maintain testing records, generate reports, and partner closely with engineering teams to support product modifications and additional testing.
Develop and execute comprehensive hardware test plans.
Conduct environmental and stress testing (HALT/HASS is a plus) and guide internal/external test activities.
Design and implement both automated (scripting) and manual test setups to validate subsystems and full products.
Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot hardware failures using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
Conduct certification testing (UL, CSA, ANSI, IEC) ensuring products meet internal and external standards, including setup, execution, reporting, and results interpretation.
Perform validation testing (electrical, mechanical, environmental, FCC, IEC, IEEE) to support third-party safety verification.
Execute photometric testing using goniophotometers and integrating spheres to measure flux, intensity distribution, and spectral output.
Maintain lab environment aligned with 5S standards and continuously improve testing processes.
Track performance using KPIs and apply Lean principles to optimize workflow and efficiency.
Develop new test methods and standard work aligned with UL, CSA, ANSI, IEC, and internal requirements.
Maintain test equipment and documentation records.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSEE degree (Mechanical/Physics) and experience working for a test lab under the umbrella of ISO 17025, preferably testing electrical and /or lighting systems.
Proficiency at programming in LabView or similar platform to test products.
Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Office, and other Windows applications.
Training provided on the job.
Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Onsite café
Indoor/outdoor exercise facilities
Competitive work-life balance opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Test Plan DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisTroubleshooting Hardware FailuresAutomated Test SetupManual Test SetupPhotometric TestingValidation TestingData ReportingKPI TrackingLean Principles Application