Electrical Test Engineer in Durham, NH

An established advanced manufacturing organization is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to develop and execute testing strategies for complex electrical and electro-mechanical products. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive product performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Client Details

Our client is a respected engineering and manufacturing organization that develops highly reliable products for demanding, regulated industries where quality, precision, and performance are critical. The company fosters a collaborative environment that brings together engineering, manufacturing, and quality professionals to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions to customers.

Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain electrical testing procedures for production and qualification activities.
• Design, support, and improve test fixtures, test setups, and automated testing systems.
• Perform functional, diagnostic, and environmental testing to confirm product performance and compliance with specifications.
• Investigate electrical failures, identify root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and customer requirements to ensure accurate validation activities.
• Partner with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
• Analyze test data, identify trends, and generate recommendations for process and product improvements.
• Support new product introduction activities by creating test strategies and validating designs.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with quality documentation, audits, and qualification testing activities.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical testing, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a similar technical environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, circuits, troubleshooting methodologies, and insulation testing techniques.
• Experience using test and measurement equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, insulation testers, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Knowledge of quality systems within regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Exposure to automated test platforms, programming tools, or scripting languages is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly, prototyping, soldering, or related activities is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical thinking, documentation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work on advanced, high-reliability products serving technically demanding industries.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle, including design validation, manufacturing support, quality initiatives, and new product introductions.
• Collaborative and cross-functional engineering environment with strong interaction between technical teams.
• Hands-on role with a mix of laboratory, office, and manufacturing-floor activities.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to product reliability, testing innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional development within a growing engineering organization that values technical expertise and problem-solving.
• Exposure to advanced test equipment, automated testing technologies, and complex technical challenges.
• Stable full-time position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunities for career growth.

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