HV Laboratory Test Engineer (Production Electrical Test Engineer)
- ON, Canada
- Ontario, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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- Bachelor’s degree
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Electrical Engineer – High-Voltage Test Laboratory
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
We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support our High-Voltage Electrical Testing Laboratory. This role focuses on maintaining and improving production test systems, ensuring safe and reliable high-voltage testing, and developing more efficient testing processes. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with equipment, troubleshooting controls and wiring, and continuously improving lab operations.
Location: Onsite, Richards Manufacturing Facility (Irvington, NJ)
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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
We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support our High-Voltage Electrical Testing Laboratory. This role focuses on maintaining and improving production test systems, ensuring safe and reliable high-voltage testing, and developing more efficient testing processes. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with equipment, troubleshooting controls and wiring, and continuously improving lab operations.
Location: Onsite, Richards Manufacturing Facility (Irvington, NJ)
Key Responsibilities
- Test Equipment Maintenance & Reliability
- Maintain, monitor, and ensure proper operation of electrical and PLC-controlled test equipment
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
- Perform calibration of test equipment
- Manage inventory and component listings to support equipment maintenance and uptime
- High-Voltage Testing Support
- Support and oversee high-voltage testing of production components
- Execute tests and generate reports in accordance with industry standards
- Analyze test data and document results
- Perform additional or non-standard testing as required
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and update procedures/instructions for testing personnel
- Process Improvement & System Development
- Improve testing processes and procedures for reliability, quality, and efficiency
- Design new fixtures, tools, and electrical schematics (wiring diagrams)
- Install electrical wiring, instruments, and new test equipment
- Configure and modify PLCs to support process or system changes
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve issues and optimize performance
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
- Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, troubleshooting, and diagnosing power and control circuits
- PLC programming and controls experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High-voltage testing or equipment experience preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards and best practices
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Responsibilities
Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and improve electrical and PLC-controlled test equipment, while supporting high-voltage testing of production components and documenting results. Develop testing procedures, fixtures, wiring diagrams, and system modifications, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with the ability to read and create electrical schematics and hands-on experience wiring and troubleshooting power and control circuits. PLC programming and controls experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and knowledge of electrical safety practices are required; high-voltage testing experience is preferred.
Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- PLC Programming
- High-Voltage Testing
- Electrical Wiring
- Electrical Schematics
- Control Circuits
- Instrumentation
- Equipment Calibration
- Test Equipment Maintenance
- Test Data Analysis
- Electrical Safety
- Process Improvement
- Problem-Solving
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- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- High-Voltage Testing
- Electrical Test Laboratory
- PLC-Controlled Equipment
- PLC Programming
- Electrical Schematics
- Wiring Diagrams
- Electrical Wiring
- Power Circuits
- Control Circuits
- Instrumentation Systems
- Equipment Calibration
- Test Equipment Maintenance
- Test Data Analysis
- Production Testing
- Electrical Safety Standards
- Test Procedures
- Test Fixtures
- Electrical Instruments
- Equipment Installation
- Process Improvement
- Reliability
- Quality
- Manufacturing