Electrical Engineer Test Equipment

Electrical Engineer - Test Equipment

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Test Equipment Design & Setup

Location: Rockford IL (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer with strong experience in test equipment design setup and integration. The selected individual will be responsible for developing and commissioning custom test systems to support validation and production testing activities. This role requires both solid electrical engineering fundamentals and practical hands-on experience building and troubleshooting test setups.

This position supports a new customer initiative in Rockford IL with potential for expanded scope based on demonstrated capability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical test setups and fixtures for validation production and troubleshooting activities.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics wiring diagrams and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Select configure and integrate test instrumentation including power supplies sensors signal conditioners DAQs and controllers.
• Assemble wire and debug test benches and control panels in lab or production environments.
• Develop and document test procedures calibration instructions and setup configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical software systems) to ensure complete and reliable test solutions.
• Support on-site installation setup and verification of test systems at the customer facility.
• Diagnose and resolve test system performance issues through systematic troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (due to program requirements).
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in test equipment design setup or integration within aerospace industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in electrical circuits instrumentation and control systems.
• Hands-on experience building and wiring test fixtures harnesses or control panels.
• Familiarity with electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical E3 or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of data acquisition systems (e.g. NI LabVIEW PXI or equivalent).
• Strong analytical documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automated test systems or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.
• Exposure to aerospace component testing or regulated electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLC programming LabVIEW scripting or Python automation.
• Prior experience supporting customers or facilities in the Rockford IL area.