Manager Photometric Testing

Acuity Brands Lighting • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

The Manager of Photometric Testing lights the way for the Decatur, GA team responsible for photometric testing of all Acuity Brands products. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the photometric team, including scheduling and review of testing, and performs tests as needed to ensure completion of testing in time to meet product group time lines. This Manager interacts with the optical and product engineering teams to identify testing needs and ensure all required photometric testing is complete. Additionally, this role works with post sales and applications engineering to resolve issues with light levels in the field, identifies equipment needs for existing and new tests as well as maintain current equipment including calibration, maintains laboratory accreditation with NVLAP, and updates capabilities and accreditations when business needs or standards change. Lastly, the Manager Photometric Testing ensures that the photometric laboratory is in compliance with the Laboratory Quality Manual, and represents Acuity Brands on IES TPC to maintain and develop new test methods.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
• Six years experience in technical role with at least two years of management preferred, preferably in testing laboratories accredited under ISO 17025
• Understanding of the science of light and photometry required
• A firm knowledge and experience with IES test methods. Ability to interpret and apply new test methods as needed
• Experience with test equipment including integrating spheres, goniometers, power analyzers, power supplies (AC and DC), and other types of equipment used for photometric testing
• Strong leadership skills with ability to communicate with technicians and engineers
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 17025
• Proficient with SharePoint software, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and other Windows applications

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working on industry committees developing test procedures for photometric testing preferred
• NCQLP LC Certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees laboratory technicians (30%)
• Performs photometric tests (30%)
• Reviews and approves photometric tests (15%)
• Works with optical engineers and value streams to develop photometric test plans (10%)
• Maintains laboratory accreditation (5%)
• Maintains, identifies, and meets equipment needs (5%)
• Engages in committee work with IES (5%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree