Qualifications Test Engineer

Richards Manufacturing Co.; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Richards Manufacturing Company is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to perform qualification testing of Low and Medium Voltage products, ensuring quality and performance. Onsite at the Irvington, NJ facility, you will lead root cause analyses, document results, and support production test cells with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates hold a physics/EE/ME degree and have 2+ years in electrical engineering, with strong written communication, reliable scheduling, and independent work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering.
• 24 months’ experience as an electrical engineer.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Hands-on technical aptitude with testing equipment and processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to work independently.
• High level of reliability, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and statistical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis and develop detailed product failure analysis reports.
• Execute product qualification testing and maintain accurate, thorough documentation of results.
• Manage and maintain the test area schedule to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of testing activities.
• Support the setup, operation, and ongoing production of electrical test cells.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams to support plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Testing equipment operation

Analytical skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Richards Manufacturing Company is a producer of electrical and gas distribution equipment for utility and commercial/industrial markets. For over 70 years Richards has served the industry with quality, dependability, and outstanding customer service. With humble beginnings as a family owned and operated business—originally entering the market as a producer of a single style of underground connector—Richards has evolved to offer a wide selection of products across several product lines . Our offices and manufacturing facilities are located in Irvington, NJ—approximately 14 miles west of New York City.

Job Description

Performs the qualification test for Low and Medium Voltage products, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Location: Onsite, Richards Manufacturing Facility (Irvington, NJ)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis and develop detailed product failure analysis reports.
• Execute product qualification testing and maintain accurate, thorough documentation of results.

Manage and maintain the test area schedule to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of testing activities.

Support the setup, operation, and ongoing production of electrical test cells.

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams to support plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related academic field.

• Twenty four (24) months’ experience as an electrical engineer.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Hands-on technical aptitude with testing equipment and processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to work independently.
• High level of reliability, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and statistical analysis skills.

Travel Requirement

Approximately 10% travel required, including:

• Visits to customer sites in New Jersey and other U.S. locations
• Travel to additional testing facilities within the U.S. and occasionally Canada

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