Electrical Test Development Engineer

Job overview

The Electrical Test Development Engineer role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports development of automated testing systems and tooling used in manufacturing environments. The role designs and validates product-level test systems from requirements and fixture design through deployment and troubleshooting. Collaboration with electrical, mechanical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams helps ensure test solutions meet product and production needs.

What you'll do

• Design automated test systems and tooling integrated into manufacturing machinery
• develop test strategies and validation plans
• design electrical interfaces, fixtures, adapters, and custom test hardware
• select and integrate instrumentation
• develop automated test sequences
• support prototypes, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
• lead verification and validation
• support new product introduction and production ramp
• document designs and procedures
• train manufacturing personnel as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical test development engineer

automated test equipment

functional test systems

test fixtures

electrical engineering

manufacturing automation

product validation

austin tx

sterling engineering

full-time

onsite

5+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including automated testing for complete products or assemblies. Test/automation programming platforms and communication protocols are among preferred qualifications.

About the employer

Sterling Engineering Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.