Test Specialist Engineer

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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  .

We are looking for a Test Specialist Engineer to join Distech Controls, a company specialized in designing and manufacturing building automation systems. You will be part of our Product Life Cycle team and play a key role in the continuous improvement of our solutions. Your responsibilities will include executing test strategies, managing test benches, and validating technical modifications to our products to ensure their compliance and performance.

Analyze, prepare, and perform product tests following maintenance and/or improvement projects.

• Analyze technical documentation and product functional specifications.
• Define test plans: scenarios, test protocols, and appropriate measurement methodologies.
• Conduct verification and validation tests to ensure product compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, hardware design life cycle, production, and quality teams to define and execute the required tests.

Proactively monitor existing products and test benches

• Perform technological monitoring of ongoing products and associated test benches.
• Identify opportunities for improving test benches and associated procedures.
• Organize the transfer of test benches developed by R&D to the Product Life Cycle group.
• Supervise and ensure the preventive and corrective maintenance of test benches to guarantee their availability.

Prepare and distribute test, anomaly, and qualification reports

• Document test results and analyses, including performance deviations from specifications.
• Write clear and actionable reports for internal teams (R&D, production, quality).

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of testing systems, measurement tools, and testing technique (test benches, automation, instrumentation)
• Understanding of communication protocols such as Lon Works and BACnet and their application in building control systems
• Proficiency with IT tools and software used for test management (test benches, reporting, and analysis software)
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in office software (e.g., MS Office)

Bilingual French and English:
To serve clients and external service providers across Canada and USA

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