Electrical Test Engineer
Bridge Technical Talent
Middlesex County, CT, USA
6/14/2022
Manufacturing
Full Time
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Test Engineer with experience in hardware systems and embedded firmware environments. This role focuses on validating the functionality, reliability, and performance of electronic products through structured test development and execution. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support product quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Test Development & Validation
- Create and implement structured test plans, procedures, and scripts to verify hardware and firmware requirements.
- Perform functional, performance, and reliability testing on embedded systems and electronic assemblies.
- Ensure products meet defined specifications and quality benchmarks.
Automation & Tools Development
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for electronic systems.
- Build scripts and utilities to streamline validation processes and improve repeatability.
- Contribute to continuous enhancement of test infrastructure and methodologies.
Debugging & Root Cause Analysis
- Troubleshoot firmware and hardware issues using standard laboratory instrumentation.
- Analyze system behavior to isolate faults and support corrective actions.
- Partner with development engineers to resolve defects efficiently.
System Integration Testing
- Validate interaction between hardware components (e.g., PCBs, sensors, communication interfaces) and embedded firmware.
- Conduct integration and regression testing to ensure overall system stability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Documentation
- Work closely with engineering, quality, and project stakeholders to coordinate testing activities.
- Document test procedures, results, and defect reports in a clear and organized manner.
- Provide technical feedback to support design improvements.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve validation processes, coverage, and efficiency.
- Stay current with emerging tools, technologies, and best practices in electronic testing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Solid understanding of circuit analysis and electronic theory (AC/DC fundamentals).
- Working knowledge of analog and digital circuits, including amplifiers, switching circuits, regulators, filters, and I/O interfaces.
- Hands-on experience with common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and signal generators.
- Experience with schematic capture tools, CAD platforms, and integrated development environments.
- Proficiency in embedded firmware development using C/C++.
- Familiarity with electronic component selection and evaluation.
- Understanding of PCB assembly processes and electronic manufacturing fundamentals.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with communication interfaces such as CAN, USB, Ethernet, or similar protocols.
- Exposure to embedded Linux environments.
- Familiarity with wireless communication technologies.
- Experience using issue tracking and collaboration tools.
- Working knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git or similar tools).