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Electrical Test Engineer in Durham, NH

Durham, New Hampshire Permanent USD85,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Gain exposure to product development, manufacturing, and quality functions
  • Opportunities to influence product reliability and process improvements

About Our Client

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.
Employees benefit from exposure to advanced technologies, cross-functional project work, and a culture focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy hands-on technical work and want to contribute to products with real-world impact.

Job 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.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.



What's on 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.



Contact
Delaney Sandner
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7062186

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Durham
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Delaney Sandner
Job Reference
JN-072026-7062186