Test Engineer

Job overview

The Test Engineer works onsite in Des Plaines, IL. The annual salary range is $75,500–$135,900. Acuity Inc. develops lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and related technology products and services. The role validates hardware, firmware, and software designs so development teams can assess functionality, performance, compatibility, and reliability. It documents findings, supports troubleshooting, and helps improve the efficiency and repeatability of validation work.

What you'll do

• Execute white-box and gray-box validation plans for hardware, firmware, and software
• create test setups with design engineers
• contribute to test automation
• help develop test plans from product and feature requirements
• document procedures and results
• analyze failures and collaborate on root-cause debugging
• assist with reproducing customer-site issues
• maintain calibration status of official lab equipment and keep the lab organized
• build hardware prototypes and conduct product comparisons and teardown analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

test engineer

hardware validation

firmware testing

software testing

electrical testing

test automation

embedded systems

lighting controls

des plaines il

acuity inc.

$75,500–$135,900/year

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health care, dental and vision plans, 401(k) benefits, and commissions or incentive compensation depending on the role.

Why this role

Hands-on validation spans electrical testing, embedded designs, prototypes, and lighting-related components and systems.

About the employer

Acuity Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.