Electrical Test Engineer

About the role

An innovative technology company in Greater Boston is seeking a permanent Electrical Test Engineer to join its engineering team. This role focuses on the development, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of complex electrical and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical test plans and validation activities
• Design and build test fixtures and test systems
• Troubleshoot electrical, control, and automation systems
• Support system integration, debugging, and performance verification
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control architectures
• Assist with hardware development, testing, and design verification
• Document test results, engineering changes, and technical findings
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to resolve technical issues
• Support customer and project teams with technical problem-solving as needed
• Contribute to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support projects from development through deployment

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, test engineering, or related fields
• Experience developing and executing electrical test procedures
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control system drawings
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and electrical panels up to 480V
• Understanding of UL508A and electrical safety principles
• Experience using electrical design tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or SOLIDWORKS Electrical
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative engineering environment
• Experience with industrial automation systems
• Familiarity with PLCs and HMI platforms
• Experience with motors, drives, sensors, and motion control systems
• Exposure to automated test equipment and data acquisition systems
• Experience within manufacturing, automation, robotics, semiconductor, or advanced technology environments
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
• Experience supporting both electrical design and testing activities

Pay

$110,000 to $140,000 per annum.