HV Laboratory Test Engineer (Production Electrical Test Engineer) Electrical Engineer – High-Voltage Test Laboratory 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
Qualifications:- 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 circuitsPLC 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
