About this role
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Work location: This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model. Job Summary 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 Support transition to automation Follow QA best practices