Manufacturing Electronic Test Engineer @ Acuity

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KE2 Therm Solutions seeks to save energy, preserve the environment, and improve profitability for our customers by delivering energy-saving electronic solutions to the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry. We are recognized for having high quality, technologically advanced products that are easy to use, and for providing superior technical applications support before and after the sale.

KE2 Therm Solutions is part of Distech Controls Inc. which is owned by Acuity Inc.

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Manufacturing Electronic Test Engineer to lead the support of our production as well as the development and deployment of test equipment. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful release of new products and the validation of test systems that guarantee the performance and reliability of electronic PCBAs and finished products. As a vital link between our Operations and R&D teams, you will play an active role in new product introductions, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and product quality.

This role is not remote and will require the individual to work onsite at our Washington, MO facility.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Provide daily technical support to production teams to ensure equipment manufacturing capacity and perform periodic maintenance.
Oversee the design and development of automated functional test equipment for finished products and PCBA based on specifications and requirements.
Contribute to the release process for Engineering changes (ECN & BOM) and new software deployment to current products in manufacturing while minimizing impacts on production.
Analyze equipment performance, identify opportunities, and work closely with production to continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze incidents and breakdowns, resolve technical problems (commissioning, test jigs, databases, etc.) with the aim of improving quality and optimizing production while increasing the level of product quality.
Collaborate with the R&D team on development phases, design review activities and launch of new products and software to ensure their manufacturability, testability and reliability.
Work closely with production personnel to integrate test equipment into manufacturing and with suppliers for PCBA testing.
Produce and maintain documentation associated with test equipment, production processes, instruction sheets and equipment maintenance plans.
Contribute to validation test plans for production readiness.
Deploy and monitor performance indicator.
Support continuous improvement activities (Kaizen) regarding quality control, productivity gains and cost reduction.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, automated production engineering or equivalent
Min 8+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
Proven experience in electronics, debugging and programming
Experience with a test and measurement automation system
Knowledge of electronic PCBA manufacturing methods
Knowledge of communication protocols and interfaces used in electronic products
Experience working in software and hardware quality control
Experience with ERP and/or MES systems
Knowledge of CE, UL, CSA, etc. standards.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-growing organization
Organization, planning and prioritization
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office suite software

Preferred Skills and Experience

Knowledge of IPC and ESD protection standards
Knowledge of communication protocols, LonWorks and BACnet, and their application in building control systems

The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $149,900.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

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. 

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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 accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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