Electrical Engineer - Electrical Lab Team Leader
FAIR-RITE PRODUCTS CORP. - LOCATED IN WALLKILL, NEW YORK 12589
Lead. Innovate. Elevate Our Electrical Lab.
Fair-Rite is looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Electrical Engineer as our Electrical Lab Team Leader to guide our Electrical Lab into its next era of innovation. If you thrive in a technical environment, love mentoring others, and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, this role puts you at the center of product quality, testing excellence, and continuous improvement.
You’ll lead a talented team, shape testing methodologies, and influence the performance of products used across industries worldwide.
What You'll Do:
You’ll own the performance, development, and daily operation of the Electrical Lab, including:
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a skilled electrical testing team
- Ensure team members are fully trained on equipment, procedures, and safety
- Develop and refine test methods, specifications, and equipment
- Oversee electrical testing to ensure compliance with functional specs and customer requirements
- Analyze test data and prepare reports for Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Production
- Evaluate new materials and purchased components, providing technical feedback
- Support automated data acquisition systems for electrical and dimensional testing
- Troubleshoot problem parts and recommend product disposition
- Conduct annual performance reviews and participate in hiring
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Sales, Marketing, and R&D
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, Quality, and Environmental standards
What You Bring:
We’re looking for a leader who combines technical depth with strong communication and coaching skills.
Preferred Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- 1–2 years of hands-on engineering or lab experience
Required Skills
- Demonstrated leadership and team development
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Experience with electrical and mechanical test equipment (LCR meters, Q-meters, impedance analyzers, oscilloscopes, calipers, micrometers, etc.)
- Proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word, and CMS/EMS systems
- Ability to interpret specifications and engineering drawings
- SPC, DOE, and capability analysis experience
- Dependable, accurate, and self-driven with strong organizational skills