Manual Test Engineer

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.

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