Associate Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
The Associate Engineer is a hands-on opportunity for someone with an electrical, electronics, engineering technology, or testing background who wants to build a career in EMC and product compliance testing. Youll work in a newly renovated and expanding Lexington laboratory, gaining direct experience with electrical and electronic products throughout the full testing lifecycle.
Job Title:Associate Engineer
The Associate Engineer is a hands-on opportunity for someone with an electrical, electronics, engineering technology, or testing background who wants to build a career in EMC and product compliance testing. Youll work in a newly renovated and expanding Lexington laboratory, gaining direct experience with electrical and electronic products throughout the full testing lifecycle.
Responsibilities- Perform hands-on product testing and evaluation in a laboratory environment.
- Conduct on-site and occasional off-site product evaluations for compliance with applicable standards and national codes.
- Review and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, standards, test procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
- Set up and operate test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other electrical/electronic instruments.
- Set up equipment under test and troubleshoot electrical or electronic issues encountered during testing.
- Follow established test plans and procedures to ensure accurate and consistent results.
- Diagnose testing failures and assist in identifying alternative testing approaches.
- Perform construction reviews and clearly document findings, results, and technical information.
- Compile testing data and product information into final reports using established templates.
- Manage less complex testing projects from initial setup through final reporting, providing cradle-to-grave project exposure.
- Communicate project status and results with clients, sales personnel, management, and internal teams.
- Handle and track product samples throughout the testing process and prepare equipment for shipment when needed.
- Partner closely with experienced lab and field engineers during onboarding to develop technical knowledge and independence.
- Provide ongoing technical support and clarification to clients when needed.
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 2+ years of hands-on testing, troubleshooting, validation, electrical, electronics, RF, or related experience. Relevant academic or laboratory experience may supplement professional experience.
- Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, production, industrial, testing, or quality-focused environment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and similar testing equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical or electronic products and systems.
- Experience documenting test results, inspections, quality findings, or technical reports.
- Comfortable using hand tools and setting up equipment for testing.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and testing protocols.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work second shift, Monday-Friday from 4:00 PM-1:00 AM, following approximately 3-6 months of training on first shift from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Skills & Qualifications
- Electrical or electronics product testing experience.
- Experience with product certification, compliance, validation, or verification testing.
- Previous laboratory testing experience.
- Familiarity with national codes, standards, or quality…
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