Electrical Test Engineer

Actalent; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join their Research and Development team. This role involves testing and developing complex electro-mechanical assemblies for next-generation robotic platforms. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in regulated industries, with hands-on skills in PCB testing and debugging.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in testing electronics.
• Experience in heavily-regulated industries like medical devices.
• Hands-on experience with electronic testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed testing of electronic printed circuit boards.
• Debug electronic issues and perform soldering and mechanical reworks.
• Execute and design tests, including test documentation.

Skills

Testing electronics

Debugging

Soldering

Circuit analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital voltmeters

Job description

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The Electronic Test Engineer will be a part of the Research and Development organization and will play a crucial role in the realization of the next-generation robotic platform that is set to transform the future of healthcare. This position involves working on the development of complex electro-mechanical assemblies and contributing directly from prototype to verification builds and tests within a regulated medical device development environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed testing of electronic printed circuit boards.
• Debug electronic issues and perform soldering and mechanical reworks related to PCBAs.
• Construct prototype cables and harnesses for testing purposes.
• Update electronic computer-aided design (eCAD) part libraries.
• Utilize electronic equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital voltmeters.
• Perform PCB rework and electronic testing.
• Troubleshoot and assemble quick boards.
• Execute and design tests, including test documentation and engineering reports.
• Conduct circuit analysis involving mixed signal, digital, and analog circuits.
• Work with electromechanical motors, DC/DC converters, and analog circuits.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of work experience in testing electronics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in heavily-regulated industries such as medical device or aerospace.
• Hands-on experience in using electronic equipment like oscilloscopes and digital voltmeters.
• Expertise in PCB rework and electronic testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in medical or automotive manufacturing industries.
• Interest in late-stage manufacturing and formal documentation.
• Risk management in electronics and PCB.
• Maintenance of lab and electric equipment.
• Knowledge of evaluation techniques for Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, BISS-C, motor actuation, DC/DC converters, and analog circuits.