Electrical Test & Automation Engineer

Teledyne; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne DGO is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to support testing, validation, and qualification of high-reliability products used in subsea, aerospace, and defense applications. You will develop test methods, troubleshoot failures, and ensure compliance with customer and quality standards.

You will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure robust performance and continuous improvement across the lifecycle of the products. TDY may be required for assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 2-5+ years of experience in electrical testing, test engineering, or manufacturing engineering in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and troubleshooting techniques, including insulation testing (IR, hipot).
• Experience with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, insulation testers, and data acquisition systems. RF experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain electrical test procedures for production and qualification testing.
• Design and support test fixtures, test setups, and automated test systems for electrical assemblies and components.
• Support functional, environmental, and diagnostic testing to verify performance against specifications.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures and non-conformances; support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, and customer specs to ensure accurate testing and validation.
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to improve product testability and reliability.
• Analyze test data and generate reports, trends, and recommendations for process or product improvements.
• Support new product introduction by developing test strategies and validating designs.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment; ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist with documentation within the quality management system and audits.

Skills

Electrical testing

Test engineering

Electrical principles

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Insulation testers

Data acquisition systems

Job description

US - Portsmouth, NH (TDY)

Full time

REQ34950

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Position Summary

Teledyne DGO is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Electrical Test Engineer to support the testing, validation, and qualification of high-reliability electrical and electro-mechanical products used in subsea, aerospace, and defense applications. This role is responsible for developing and executing test methods, troubleshooting product failures, and ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

The Electrical Test Engineer collaborates closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure robust product performance, efficient test processes, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain electrical test procedures for production and qualification testing.
• Design and support test fixtures, test setups, and automated test systems for electrical assemblies and components.
• Support functional, environmental, and diagnostic testing on products to verify performance against specifications.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical failures and non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and customer specifications to ensure accurate testing and validation.
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to improve product testability and reliability.
• Analyze test data and generate reports, trends, and recommendations for process or product improvements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing test strategies and validating designs.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Assist with documentation and updates within the quality management system (QMS).
• Support customer audits, internal audits, and qualification testing as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 2-5+ years of experience in electrical testing, test engineering, or manufacturing engineering in a regulated industry environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and troubleshooting techniques, particularly insulation testing (IR, hipot)
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, insulation testers and data acquisition systems. RF experience is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, fault isolation techniques).
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100 preferred.
• Exposure to automated test systems or programming (LabVIEW, Python, etc.)
• Electrical fabrication and prototyping experience (assembly, soldering, 3D printing)
• Experience in 3D modeling (SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

• Hands-on troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
• Attention to detail and accuracy in test equipment and test methodology
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment, with regular interaction with engineering and production teams.
• May require working with precision electrical components and test systems.
• Occasional support for extended testing or customer-driven timelines.

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Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.