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Test Engineer - Electrical

Zenith services
Boston, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Characterization & Debugging

  • Perform electrical characterization of subsystems: 
    • Voltage/current measurements
    • Signal integrity and timing analysis
    • Noise, grounding
  • Troubleshoot complex issues involving: 
    • Analog and digital electronics
    • Power supplies, converters, and motor drives
    • Communication interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet, USB)

HandsOn Lab Execution

  • Own test execution in the lab, including: 
    • Bring‑up of new testers and subsystems
    • Debug under schedule pressure
    • Support for design verification and troubleshooting activities
  • Use lab equipment extensively, including: 
    • Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power analyzers
    • Environmental and stress testing setups (as applicable)

Collaboration

  • Work closely with: 
    • Design engineers (EE, ME, firmware, systems)
    • Manufacturing

Tester Development & Integration

  • Design, build, and maintain subsystem characterization testers, including: 
    • Power distribution and protection
    • Signal conditioning and measurement
    • Control, interlocks, and safety circuits
  • Develop custom test hardware including fixture schematics, wiring harnesses, and test jigs.
  • Integrate testers with: 
    • Mechanical fixtures
    • Sensors, actuators, power electronics, and embedded systems
    • Lab and production environments

 

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 7-10 years of handson electrical engineering experience, with the majority focused on: 
    • Test system or tester development
    • Subsystem‑level electrical integration and characterization
  • Demonstrated experience designing, circuit analysis and debugging: 
    • Analog and digital circuits
    • Power electronics and low‑voltage/high‑current systems
    • Demonstrated experience in complex electrical system design and integration
    • Strong analytical skill in circuit analysis, failure diagnostics 
    • Strong in logical reasoning and ability in root cause analysis and proactive corrective actions.
  • Strong practical troubleshooting skills using lab instrumentation
  • Experience taking test systems from concept → build → bringup → sustained support
  • Ability to work directly in the lab and drive issues to closure
  • Ability to clearly document designs, test results, and design changes 
  • Understanding of design considerations for EMI/EMC, thermal management, and reliability
  • Experience in manufacturing support and DFM/DFT 
  • Experience across the product development lifecycle is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

 

Strongly Preferred Experience

  • Digital, analog and mixed circuit 
  • Embedded subsystems
  • Motion control systems
  • Sensor and transducer technologies
  • Power distribution subsystems
  • Proficiency with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, RS-232, and RS485.

 

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