Electrical Test Engineer – Essex, CT
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 7, 2026
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Hiring location
Essex
Description
- Handson hardware + embedded firmware testing role.
- Opportunity to design automation frameworks and contribute to new products.
About Our Client
A longstanding U.S. manufacturer known for producing highperformance electronic systems and assemblies used across multiple industries. The organization values technical excellence, teamwork, continuous improvement, and a familyoriented culture.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop and code test cases to validate hardware and firmware functionality and performance
- Execute automated tests on embedded systems and hardware components
- Design and implement test automation frameworks, tools, and scripts
- Perform detailed debugging of firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test instruments
- Test PCBs, sensors, communication interfaces, and other hardware components while integrating them with firmware
- Identify and isolate hardware and firmwarerelated issues and provide feedback to engineering
- Prepare detailed test reports outlining defects and recommendations
- Collaborate with hardware engineers, firmware developers, and project managers
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements and stay informed on modern test methodologies
- Adhere to all workplace safety and quality standards
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Ideal Candidate:
- BSEE from an ABETaccredited program
- Strong understanding of circuit design, analysis, and common electronic circuits (amplifiers, regulators, switches, filters, etc.)
- Proficiency with embedded firmware (C/C++), hardware design, and AC/DC electrical theory
- Skilled with oscilloscopes, DMMs, function generators, and common diagnostic tools
- Familiar with schematic capture, IDEs, and CAD tools
- Handson ability with tools and electronics troubleshooting
- Knowledge of component selection, evaluation, and general manufacturing processes for PCBs and electromechanical assemblies
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work within crossdisciplinary engineering teams
- Preferred: familiarity with CAN/USB/Ethernet, embedded Linux, wireless protocols (WiFi/Bluetooth), Jira/Confluence, SVN/Git
What's on Offer
What's To Offer:
- Collaborative, supportive work culture with strong technical mentorship
- Exposure to advanced hardware, embedded systems, and fulllifecycle engineering
- Opportunities to innovate and improve test processes
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Stability, career growth, and longterm development within a reputable U.S. manufacturer
Contact
Josephine Belcher
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