Electrical Test Engineer

Electrical Test Engineer About this job Key facts Job Title Electrical Test Engineer Role type Contract Start date ASAP Remote friendly No Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States Salary US$40 - US$55 per hour + health, dental, vision insurance, 401k, PTO US$ Electrical Test Engineer Location: Boston, MA Level: Junior (1-2 years experience) Industry: Medical Devices / Robotics Overview We are seeking a junior-level Electrical Test Engineer to serve as the technical lead for sustaining and lifecycle management activities within our advanced medical robotics team. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong troubleshooting skills, a background in electrical engineering, and an interest in solving complex field issues on cutting‑edge medical devices. You will support field investigations, perform root‑cause analysis, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the continued safety, reliability, and performance of systems deployed in the field. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical lead for lifecycle management and sustaining engineering tasks for electrical subsystems. Triaging and investigating field issues, including failure mode analysis and diagnosis of electrical problems. Conduct debugging and root‑cause analysis (RCA) on field-returned units, including participation in RMA-style evaluations. Interface directly with Field Service Engineers to jointly debug issues observed in deployed robots. Perform thorough documentation and reporting of findings using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio. Work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, quality, manufacturing, and design teams to resolve field issues. Support design control processes and understand the constraints of working within a regulated medical device development environment. Assist in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities as needed. Utilize Altium CAD (basic proficiency acceptable) for reviewing electrical schematics during investigations. Shadow senior engineers initially to learn systems, processes, and device history. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. 1-2 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience. Strong proficiency in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and electrical test methodologies. Experience with root‑cause analysis, failure investigations, or RMA-type work. Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams and communicate technical findings clearly. Familiarity with regulated environments and an understanding that design changes must follow established design controls. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with medical devices or other highly regulated technology. Familiarity with IEC 60601 standards (not required). Experience supporting CAPA investigations. Exposure to lifecycle management or sustaining engineering for complex electro‑mechanical systems. Working knowledge of Altium or similar schematic/PCB tools. EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com