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Electrical Test Technician – 2nd Shift
Monday - Thursday 3:30PM - 1:30 AM
Pay: $26 - $37/hour $2.50 Shift Premium
The Electrical Test Technician is expected to perform system tests, conform to production and quality standards, analyze failure modes, and perform minor repairs in workstation. The tester ensures all records are kept and confers with appropriate resources when issues arise.
Responsibilities:
- Comply with the company and site safety and quality policies, processes, and procedures
- Maintain clean work environment and comply with 5S standards
- Follow and complete established procedures, processes, and policies
- Use standard work, programs, and work instructions to test all products, models, and/or subassemblies
- Interpret schematics and drawings to properly test all products
- Low/Medium Voltage Testing: Perform preliminary and low-voltage electrical tests (up to 10KV) in both manufacturing and test floor environments. This suite of tests encompasses Doble, Hipot, resistance, DGA, CT Test
- Develop/co-develop written test procedures and/or troubleshooting guides for other technicians/testers
- Troubleshoot and document all product, models, and/or subassemblies appropriately to meet quality standards
- Perform minor repairs per work instruction/standard work within takt time; refer major repairs to appropriate resources
- Collaborate on improving processes, lead times, productivity and cost using the DTZ process
- Obtain and renew safety certification as needed to properly move and/or test all products, models, and/or subassemblies
- Inform maintenance team of preventative maintenance opportunities for test equipment
- Program systems on the product to perform testing as needed
- Demonstrate an advanced technical aptitude to perform testing for complex, infrequent, and variable products
- Work on assignments beyond product testing, participating in CI or NPI related initiatives
- Work with Engineering to enhance test procedures
- Act as a technical expert on product test, quality, and process issues with other areas
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Power, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Utilities Engineering, Electro-magnetic/equivalent major or 2 years' experience with Transformer Factory Acceptance Testing or Field Commissioning Testing.
- NFP70E Medium Voltage certification & NEC Training (achieved within 30 days of start in role prior to beginning electrical work)
- 2 years of product testing in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills to implement appropriate countermeasures
- Intermediate PC knowledge
- Understand testing process
- Perform basic reading and math functions
- Perform basic manufacturing assembly skills
- Work in a team environment effectively
- Model positive and professional work ethic
- Train other employees
Preferred Job Requirements
- Certified (Industrial Journeyman/Master) Electrician
- Intermediate knowledge of mechanical testing with ability to diagnose potential failure mechanisms
- Experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)
- Experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work
- Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.)
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Who's Hiring
- M.C. Dean12

- Anduril11

- Tesla10

- Blue Origin9

- ABM Industries9

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Banking & Financial Services
- Telecommunications
- Aerospace & Defense
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical test engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with automated test equipment and test fixture development
- Proficiency in test scripting using Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts
- Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC-A-610, MIL-STD, or DO-160
- Experience with failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action reporting
Tips for Your Electrical Test Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to test domains
Hiring managers for electrical test engineer roles scan resumes for specific test domains: RF, power electronics, mixed-signal, or digital. List the exact equipment you've operated, like oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and ATE platforms, alongside the product types you validated.
Lead with failure analysis experience
Many candidates bury fault isolation and failure analysis work under generic bullet points. Front-load those details because companies filling test engineer seats care more about how you diagnosed a failing unit than how many units you tested.
Filter openings by test environment type
Electrical test engineer roles split sharply between lab-based hardware validation and software-driven automated test development. Decide which fits your background before applying, since the interview questions, required tools, and day-to-day responsibilities differ substantially between the two.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a bench assessment round
Many electrical test engineer interviews include a hands-on or take-home bench exercise where you debug a circuit or write a test script. Review your schematic reading, continuity checks, and basic scripting in Python or LabVIEW before your first technical screen.
Negotiate test equipment access as a benefit
When evaluating an offer, ask specifically what lab equipment and licenses are available and whether the company funds certifications like IPC or NI LabVIEW. Access to current instrumentation affects how fast you can grow technically and directly shapes your next job search.
Electrical Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical test engineers?
The most active employers for electrical test engineers right now are M.C. Dean, Anduril, and Tesla, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and industrial automation companies consistently account for a large share of open roles.
How many electrical test engineer jobs are remote?
About 14% of electrical test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most test engineering work. Software-focused roles in automated test development and test systems integration tend to have the highest remote availability, while hardware validation and bench testing roles remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become an electrical test engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, with coursework in circuits, instrumentation, and signal analysis. Build hands-on experience through internships, lab projects, or entry-level technician roles that involve test equipment and fault isolation. Develop scripting skills in tools like Python or LabVIEW, and pursue certifications such as IPC-A-610 to strengthen your profile for industry-specific roles.
How do you get hired as an electrical test engineer with little or no experience?
Employers often hire candidates without direct test engineering experience if you can show strong fundamentals in circuit analysis, hands-on lab work from coursework or personal projects, and exposure to measurement equipment. Applying to test technician or junior validation engineer roles is a practical entry point that builds the fault isolation and documentation skills hiring managers look for when moving candidates into full test engineer positions.
What does the electrical test engineer interview process look like?
Most electrical test engineer interviews include an initial phone screen focused on your background and test domain experience, followed by a technical round covering schematics, failure analysis scenarios, and test methodology questions. Many companies add a practical exercise, such as debugging a circuit or reviewing a test plan, before a final round with the engineering team and hiring manager.
Where can I find and apply to electrical test engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your test domain, experience level, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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