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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manual Test Engineer - **Company:** Acuity - **Location:** Decatur, GA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $66,500.0 - $119,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, Firmware, Regression Testing, Phishing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Test Case - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm038f ## About the Role + 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 ## Description 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, **Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams:** Acuity is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent Acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We are aware of phishing and fraudulent schemes in which individuals impersonate Acuity representatives or recruiting partners to solicit payments or sensitive personal information. As you navigate your job search, please keep the following in mind: + **No Financial Requests:** Acuity will never ask candidates for payment, credit card information, banking details or other financial information during the interview process. + **Verify Recruiter Communications:** Legitimate communications from Acuity recruiters will come from an "@acuityinc.com" email address. If you are contacted by a recruiting agency regarding a role with Acuity, the agency should clearly identify itself and its relationship to Acuity. If you suspect any suspicious activity, verify the agency legitimacy by contacting +1 877-584-1411, option# 0. + **Be Alert for Suspicious Activity:** Exercise caution if you receive unsolicited outreach with unusual requests, grammatical errors, requests for personal or financial information, or pressure to act quickly. Always verify the sender before sharing information or clicking links. ## Related Videos - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [Passkeys: Truly Phishing-Resistant? 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