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

401K with company match

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation: 1 week first 6 months,

2 weeks next 6 months

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join our Wallkill, NY team in a hands-on, manufacturing environment. You will own electrical lab operations, lead testing activities, and collaborate with production, quality, R&D, and engineering to drive product development and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes data analysis, troubleshooting, and developing test methods while maintaining equipment and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• At least 1 year of engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical and electronics testing.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Proficiency with lab equipment and test instruments listed above.
• Experience with LabVIEW and MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical laboratory operations and lab personnel development.
• Lead electrical testing to meet specs and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain test methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports.
• Perform qualification testing on materials and components.
• Support product development with data collection and analysis.
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain automated data acquisition systems and testing programs.
• Provide technical support to cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
• Promote a safe work environment per quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical testing

Schematic interpretation

LabVIEW

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

LCR Meters

Impedance Analyzers

Q-Meters

Calipers & Micrometers

Job description

Location: Wallkill, NY

Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift (7:30 AM-4:00 PM) with flexible start times available

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join a growing engineering team in a well-established manufacturing environment.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of electrical laboratory operations, support product development and quality initiatives, and eventually provide leadership within the electrical testing function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and working cross-functionally with production, quality, R&D, and engineering teams. The organization offers a collaborative culture, long-term career growth potential, and a strong commitment to employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical laboratory operations and support the development of lab personnel.
• Lead and coordinate electrical testing activities to ensure compliance with product specifications and customer requirements.
• Develop, improve, and maintain electrical test methods, procedures, specifications, and equipment.
• Analyze and interpret test results and prepare technical reports for engineering, quality, and research teams.
• Perform qualification testing on new materials and purchased components.
• Support product development efforts through data collection, testing, and performance analysis.
• Troubleshoot product and process issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve automated data acquisition systems and testing programs.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Sales teams.
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Promote a safe working environment while following quality and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year of engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical and electronics testing.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience using laboratory test equipment such as:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • LCR Meters
  • Impedance Analyzers
  • Q-Meters
  • Calipers and Micrometers
• Experience with LabVIEW.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and capability analysis.
• Experience working with automated data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with CMS/EMS systems.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring technicians, or supervising technical teams.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will have a strong foundation in electrical testing and analysis, enjoy working with both equipment and data, and possess the communication skills necessary to collaborate across multiple departments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically curious, and excited by the opportunity to grow into a leadership role.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Wallkill, NY within a manufacturing facility supporting a collaborative engineering group. Engineers work closely with production, quality, and R&D teams in a hands-on environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and product quality.

• The company offers a family-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, employee appreciation events, holiday celebrations, and performance-based recognition throughout the year.

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.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 23, 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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