Electrical Design and Test engineer

Accord Technologies Inc; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Rockford, IL, is looking for an experienced Electrical Design and Test Engineer to design and develop electrical test setups and fixtures. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in test equipment design and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. This role requires hands-on experience in building and wiring test fixtures and strong analytical skills. The position is full-time and onsite, focusing on the aerospace or manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in test equipment design or integration.
• Proficiency in electrical circuits and control systems.
• Hands-on experience in building test fixtures or control panels.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical test setups and fixtures.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and bills of materials.
• Diagnose and resolve test system performance issues.

Skills

Electrical CAD tools

Electrical Design experience for test equipment

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Control panels

On-site installation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design and Test Engineer

Location: Rockford, IL (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen only.

Position type: Contract.

Mandatory Skills

• Electrical CAD tools
• Electrical Design experience for any test equipment
• Electrical test setups and fixtures, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials BOMs, est benches, control panels
• On‑site installation, setup, verification

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Electrical Engineer with strong experience in test equipment design, setup, and integration. The selected individual will be responsible for developing and commissioning custom test systems to support validation and production testing activities. This role requires both solid electrical engineering fundamentals and practical, hands‑on experience building and troubleshooting test setups.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical test setups and fixtures for validation, production, and troubleshooting activities.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Select, configure, and integrate test instrumentation including power supplies, sensors, signal conditioners, DAQs, and controllers.
• Assemble, wire, and debug test benches and control panels in lab or production environments.
• Develop and document test procedures, calibration instructions, and setup configurations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, software, systems) to ensure complete and reliable test solutions.
• Support on‑site installation, setup, and verification of test systems at the customer facility.
• Diagnose and resolve test system performance issues through systematic troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (due to program requirements).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in test equipment design, setup, or integration within aerospace, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in electrical circuits, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Hands‑on experience building and wiring test fixtures, harnesses, or control panels.
• Familiarity with electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, E3, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of data acquisition systems (e.g., NI LabVIEW, PXI, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automated test systems or hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) environments.
• Exposure to aerospace component testing or regulated electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLC programming, LabVIEW scripting, or Python automation.
• Prior experience supporting customers or facilities in the Rockford, IL area.