Job Summary
The Lab Worldwide is seeking a hands-on Electrical Test Engineer to perform functional and parametric testing of electronic components and circuit boards. This engineer will develop and set up non-recurring engineering projects, configure laboratory equipment, create device-specific test methods, and support production personnel during test execution.
The position combines bench-level electrical engineering, test development, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and production support. The ideal candidate can interpret component datasheets, identify applicable electrical parameters, design practical test setups, and convert customer requirements into repeatable work instructions and test procedures.
The engineer will work with analog, digital, mixed-signal, programmable, passive, and electromechanical devices while supporting testing performed in accordance with customer specifications and applicable industry standards. The responsibilities align with the hands-on functional-testing and NRE role described in the employment memorandum and the broader Electrical Test Engineer duties in the job description.
A successful Electrical Test Engineer will be able to take a new component or circuit-board requirement from datasheet review through completed testing. This includes selecting the proper equipment, determining safe test conditions, developing the fixture or socket setup, documenting the procedure, training operators, troubleshooting failures, reviewing the resulting data, and supporting a technically accurate final report.
Join us as we innovate at the intersection of electrical engineering excellence! Your expertise will help shape future-ready solutions that power industries worldwide while advancing your career in a vibrant environment dedicated to growth and innovation.
Duties
- Perform DC, AC, functional, and parametric testing of electronic components and circuit boards.
- Review manufacturer datasheets, customer specifications, statements of work, and purchase-order requirements to determine applicable test parameters and acceptance limits.
- Develop and configure NRE test setups, fixtures, sockets, adapters, cabling, and supporting hardware.
- Set up and operate electrical test equipment such as power supplies, source-measure units, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, electronic loads, LCR meters, curve tracers, programmers, and virtual bench systems.
- Perform JTAG and boundary-scan testing to evaluate PCB and integrated-circuit connectivity and functionality.
- Create test plans, work instructions, equipment configurations, operator instructions, and test-data templates.
- Prepare testing jobs for laboratory operators and provide technical oversight during production testing.
- Troubleshoot devices, fixtures, software, communication interfaces, and unexpected electrical results.
- Analyze test data and determine whether results meet manufacturer or customer requirements.
- Document failures, anomalies, limitations, deviations, and test conclusions in clear technical reports.
- Support quality audits, calibration controls, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement activities.
- Collaborate with production, quality, sales, laboratory management, and customer-facing personnel to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Develop automated or semi-automated test solutions using scripting, data acquisition, or instrument-control software.
- Support future engineering, artificial-intelligence, software, and laboratory-automation projects as workload and capabilities expand.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
- Proven experience with electrical system design, schematic creation, and system integration in manufacturing or construction environments.
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles combined with mechanical knowledge for comprehensive system design solutions.
- Familiarity with project scheduling tools to coordinate tasks across multiple disciplines effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to perform complex math calculations related to circuit analysis and system modeling.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across teams including civil engineering, industrial engineering, systems engineering, and product development groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electronic-component authentication, counterfeit-part detection, or independent laboratory testing.
- Experience with JTAG, boundary scan, programmable devices, memory testing, or device programmers.
- Experience developing automated test equipment or instrument-control applications.
- Familiarity with Python, LabVIEW, SCPI, C/C++, MATLAB, or similar engineering tools.
- Experience with AI-assisted test development, data analysis, image analysis, or report generation.
- Familiarity with mechanical design, test fixtures, CAD, or 3D-printed fixture development.
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, SolidWorks for detailed schematics and mechanical design collaboration.
- Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), debugging techniques, root cause analysis, and maintenance procedures.
- Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or quality-controlled laboratory.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and fabrication processes to optimize production workflows.
- Familiarity with measurement uncertainty, equipment calibration, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, and test-system validation.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a permanent resident of the United States?
Education:
Experience:
- Electrical engineering: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
