Manual Test Engineer Decatur, GA

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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