Electrical Test Engineer

RFA Engineering

$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, soldering, and multimeter troubleshooting
  • Proficient in interpreting electrical schematics and fabricating wiring harnesses
  • Familiarity with CAN J1939, CAN CCP, or serial communication systems
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

Responsibilities

  • Build, wire, troubleshoot, and support electrical data acquisition and test systems
  • Interpret electrical schematics and translate designs into wiring harnesses and test assemblies
  • Perform hands-on electrical work including wiring, soldering, and mechanical assembly
  • Support testing activities in a laboratory environment for product validation
  • Work with CAN J1939, CAN CCP, and serial communication systems during integration
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure product quality and testing objectives
  • Assist with setup, maintenance, and improvement of testing equipment

Benefits

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • TelaDoc Healthiest You
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
  • Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Education Assistance
Full Job Description
Electrical Test Engineer

Electrical Test Engineer will support the development of advanced data acquisition and electrical test systems used in product validation and testing environments. This role will support projects focused on electric power, transportation, and mining-related applications by building and supporting high-quality electrical test solutions in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities
  • Build, wire, troubleshoot, and support electrical data acquisition and test systems
  • Interpret electrical schematics and translate designs into complete wiring harnesses and test assemblies
  • Perform hands-on electrical work including wiring, soldering, multimeter usage, and mechanical assembly
  • Support testing activities in a laboratory environment for product validation and development programs
  • Work with CAN J1939, CAN CCP, and serial communication systems during testing and integration activities
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to support product quality, reliability, and testing objectives
  • Assist with setup, maintenance, and continuous improvement of testing equipment and processes
  • Participate in daily team collaboration and training activities
  • Progressively take ownership of larger engineering projects and assignments

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Internship experience may qualify toward experience requirements if focused on electrical engineering applications
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Electrical wiring and soldering
    • Multimeter usage and electrical troubleshooting
    • Mechanical and electrical assembly tools
    • Electrical schematic interpretation
    • Wiring harness fabrication and kit builds
    • CAN J1939, CAN CCP, or serial communication systems
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in laboratory or product testing environments
  • Familiarity with data acquisition systems and product validation testing
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced engineering environment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 Commensurate with Experience

Competitive Benefits
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • TelaDoc Healthiest You
  • Supplemental Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Short-term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
  • HSA for Medical Expenses
  • Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Education Assistance

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