Qualification Test Engineer

Job summary

Conduct qualification testing for low- and medium-voltage products, document results, and prepare detailed product failure analysis reports. Maintain the test area schedule, support electrical test cell operations, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams on plant operations and continuous improvement.

Job details

Qualification Test Engineer About Richards Richards Manufacturing Company is a producer of electrical and gas distribution equipment for utility and commercial/industrial markets. For over 70 years Richards has served the industry with quality, dependability, and outstanding customer service. With humble beginnings as a family owned and operated business—originally entering the market as a producer of a single style of underground connector—Richards has evolved to offer a wide selection of products across several product lines. Our offices and manufacturing facilities are located in Irvington, NJ—approximately 14 miles west of New York City. Job Description Performs the qualification test for Low and Medium Voltage products, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Location: Onsite, Richards Manufacturing Facility (Irvington, NJ) Key Responsibilities Perform root cause analysis and develop detailed product failure analysis reports. Execute product qualification testing and maintain accurate, thorough documentation of results. Manage and maintain the test area schedule to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of testing activities. Support the setup, operation, and ongoing production of electrical test cells. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams to support plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related academic field. Twenty four (24) months’ experience as an electrical engineer. Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Hands-on technical aptitude with testing equipment and processes. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to work independently. High level of reliability, professionalism, and integrity. Strong numerical, analytical, and statistical analysis skills. Travel Requirement Approximately 10% travel required, including: Visits to customer sites in New Jersey and other U.S. locations Travel to additional testing facilities within the U.S. and occasionally Canada Apply with your information Please complete the below form and attach a CV to apply "*" indicates required fields Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Name* First Last Email* Phone* Resume/CV* Max. file size: 3 MB. Cover Letter Max. file size: 3 MB. Δ

What you’ll do

Conduct qualification testing for low- and medium-voltage products, document results, and prepare detailed product failure analysis reports. Maintain the test area schedule, support electrical test cell operations, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams on plant operations and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, plus 24 months of experience as an electrical engineer. Candidates should have strong technical writing, hands-on testing aptitude, analytical and statistical skills, organizational ability, and demonstrated leadership and reliability.

Listed skills

• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Failure Analysis
• Qualification Testing
• Electrical Testing
• Technical Writing
• Test Documentation
• Test Area Scheduling
• Test Cell Setup and Operation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Numerical Analysis
• Statistical Analysis
• Organization
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Independent Work

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research