Electrical Test Engineer

Actalent; Town of Wallkill (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Actalent in Wallkill, NY is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to lead electrical lab operations and drive quality improvements. You will develop test methods, analyze results, and mentor staff while partnering with Production, Quality, R&D, and Engineering teams.

The role is a permanent, first-shift, onsite position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. You will work with oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, LCR meters, and LabVIEW in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ years of electrical testing, product testing, or related engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, LCR meters, or similar instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with LabVIEW or similar test automation software preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and operate daily electrical lab activities, with potential for lab management.
• Develop and maintain electrical test methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Perform and oversee electrical tests per specs and customer requirements.
• Analyze data and prepare reports to support multiple teams.
• Troubleshoot test issues and recommend improvements.
• Manage maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
• Evaluate new materials and components and provide technical input.
• Support automated testing and data acquisition systems.
• Mentor lab personnel on testing procedures and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Impedance analyzers

LCR meters

LabVIEW

Job description

Overview

Join a growing manufacturing organization as an Electrical Test Engineer, where you'll lead electrical testing operations, support product quality initiatives, and help drive continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on engineering role with leadership opportunities, working closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and Engineering teams to ensure products meet performance and customer requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily electrical laboratory operations, with the opportunity to grow into a lab management role.
• Develop, improve, and maintain electrical test methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Perform and oversee electrical testing to ensure compliance with product specifications and customer requirements.
• Analyze test data and prepare reports to support Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Production teams.
• Troubleshoot test issues and recommend solutions to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Manage maintenance and calibration of test equipment to minimize downtime.
• Evaluate new materials and components and provide technical recommendations.
• Support automated testing and data acquisition systems.
• Mentor and train lab personnel on testing procedures, equipment operation, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve product and process challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ years of electrical testing, product testing, or related engineering experience.
• Experience working with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, LCR meters, or similar instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with LabVIEW or similar test automation software preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or production environment experience.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as SPC, DOE, and capability studies.
• Experience with automated data acquisition systems and test programming.
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or team lead experience.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities and grow your career.
• Collaborative engineering environment with direct impact on product quality and innovation.
• Stable manufacturing company with a strong culture focused on employee growth and advancement.
• First‑shift schedule with work‑life balance.
• Supportive team environment with company events, bonuses, and employee recognition programs.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• First Shift
• Typical hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (flexibility available)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wallkill, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $93000.00/yr.

• Full medical, dental, vision, long and short term disability, life, 11 paid holidays, get 1 week of PTO within the first 6 months and an additional 2 weeks throughout the next 6 months and 401K that's up to 65% with a 3% company match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wallkill,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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