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Manager - Photometric Lab - Decatur, GA

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Decatur, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Job Description

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.

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.

Job Summary

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 timelines. 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.

Key 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%)

Auto req ID

470524BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Management

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline

Six year’s 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

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

Physical requirements of medium work - ability to exert, over shoulder level, up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and /or 10 pounds of force constantly, to move objects

Travel Requirements

Potential travel for training purposes to other Lab locations. Overall, minimal travel expected for this position

City*

Decatur

State*

Georgia

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Acuity Brands

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