Test Development Engineer (Onsite / Crawfordsville, IN)

Acuity Brands

  • Crawfordsville, IN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 .Job SummaryWe are looking for a Test Development Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team in Crawfordsville, IN. The primary focus of this role is to improve and maintain existing test code to increase system robustness, supportability, and scalability. The engineer will work on the full development of automated test systems, including both software and electrical aspects. While strong Python skills are required, training in LabVIEW will be provided, as both environments are used during the transition phase.This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for well-structured, reliable code in a manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities
  • Improve and refactor existing test software to enhance reliability, simplify support, and enable easier scaling
  • Develop and implement automated test solutions for production systems, including coding, integration, and validation
  • Lead the migration of legacy LabVIEW code to modern Python-based architectures
  • Receive structured training in LabVIEW/TestStand, applying it alongside Python as part of transitional developments
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers and technicians to design and integrate test hardware, including sensors, relays, and signal routing
  • Provide ongoing support for deployed systems, including debugging and root cause analysis of test failures
  • Create and maintain system architecture documentation, coding standards, and development guidelines
  • Set up and manage DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) to validate test code and streamline deployment
  • Participate in design reviews, team planning sessions, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Programming: Strong proficiency in Python is mandatory
  • Electronics Knowledge: Solid understanding of electronic components, measurement principles, and basic circuit analysis
  • LabVIEW/TestStand: Experience is a plus; formal training will be provided
  • DevOps: Familiarity with Git, version control, and basic CI/CD practices preferred
  • Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred to support training and collaboration with teams in Mexico
  • Mobility: Willingness to travel occasionally to Mexico for training, deployments, or collaboration. Up to 25% Travel within the USA for to provide Technical Support (Texas, Ohio, Atlanta, Minnesota)
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to perform structured debugging and conduct root cause analysis
  • Communication: Clear documentation and collaborative skills in a team environment
  • Work Location: Full-time, on-site position at our Production Facility in Crawfordsville, IN
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.Please click and for more information.Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. 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. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.For a list of our benefits, click here ( .

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