Test Engineer

About the role

The Test Engineer performs production acceptance testing on electronic assemblies, integrated systems, and finished products to ensure they meet performance, quality, and reliability standards. This role combines hands-on electrical troubleshooting, environmental stress screening, and mixed-signal/RF testing with detailed documentation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The Test Engineer supports new product introduction, continuous improvement initiatives, and provides technical guidance to team members in a manufacturing and laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform production acceptance testing on electronic assemblies, integrated systems, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications.
• Conduct initial power-up verification, configuration checks, and electrical performance testing on products entering and in production.
• Perform Environmental Stress Screening, including thermal cycling and vibration testing, to identify early-life product failures and reliability issues.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures using schematics, wiring diagrams, datasheets, and test results to identify root causes.
• Diagnose issues involving printed circuit boards, wire harnesses, connectors, power distribution, and system wiring.
• Use oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and other electronic test equipment to validate performance and isolate faults.
• Conduct basic mixed-signal and RF testing as required to support product verification and troubleshooting.
• Support the validation and release of new products entering production by executing test plans and acceptance criteria.
• Investigate test failures, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions or design improvements to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Partner with design engineering, production, assembly, and quality teams to resolve out-of-specification conditions and drive issue resolution.
• Provide technical feedback on product wiring, board design, manufacturability, quality, and long-term reliability.
• Develop, document, and maintain test plans, procedures, fixtures, and acceptance criteria to standardize testing processes.
• Analyze test data, summarize findings, and communicate results through clear technical reports and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, test efficiency, and long-term reliability performance.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to technicians and less-experienced team members.
• Document test results, root causes, and recommended corrective actions in a clear and traceable manner.
• Collaborate constructively with design engineers, production employees, and quality personnel to resolve technical issues and improve processes.
• Occasionally travel locally, as needed, to support testing activities or coordination with other teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or 5 to 7 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical or electronic products in a production, manufacturing, development, or laboratory environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, datasheets, and technical procedures.
• Strong understanding of Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits, voltage, current, resistance, Boolean logic, and basic analog electronics.
• Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes and digital multimeters in a test or troubleshooting environment.
• Experience performing product verification, acceptance testing, qualification testing, or failure analysis.
• Proven ability to independently investigate unexpected test results and work through problems without relying solely on established instructions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work constructively with design engineers, production staff, and quality personnel.
• Ability to clearly document test results, root causes, and recommended corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must meet the definition of a U.S. person under International Traffic in Arms Regulations requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Environmental Stress Screening, including thermal cycling and vibration testing, to identify early-life product failures.
• Experience with production acceptance testing and qualification testing of electronic assemblies and systems.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and failure analysis, including root-cause investigation and corrective action recommendation.
• Experience operating electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers.
• Familiarity with mixed-signal and RF testing in a production or laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of acceptance testing practices and failure analysis methodologies.
• Understanding of environmental stress testing techniques and their application to product reliability.
• Exposure to AS9100 or similar quality management standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop, document, and maintain test plans, procedures, fixtures, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience analyzing test data and preparing technical reports and documentation.
• Interest in mentoring and providing technical guidance to technicians and junior team members.
• Motivation to contribute to continuous improvement efforts in product quality, test efficiency, and long-term reliability.
• Comfort working in production, manufacturing, or lab environments with electronic hardware and test equipment.

Work Environment

The role operates within a manufacturing and laboratory environment focused on electronic assemblies and integrated systems. You will work hands-on with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and other electronic test equipment while performing production acceptance testing, environmental stress screening, and failure analysis. The setting involves collaboration with design engineering, production, assembly, and quality teams, with a strong emphasis on product reliability, test rigor, and continuous improvement. The position may require occasionally lifting or moving equipment up to 25 pounds and limited local travel, although travel is not expected to be a regular part of the role. The company offers a stable, long-term environment with low turnover and significant opportunities for growth as many experienced employees plan to retire over the next several years, creating room for advancement and professional development.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Brockton, MA. This is a Permanent position.