Electrical Engineer I, Manufacturing and Test (63911)

Electrical Engineer I – Manufacturing & Test

Reading Thermal Systems (RTS) | Reading Bakery Systems

Put your electrical engineering knowledge to work on instruments that measure temperature, heat flux, air velocity, and humidity.

RTS is seeking an Electrical Engineer I – Manufacturing & Test to support the manufacture, testing, calibration, and improvement of thermal measurement products, including the SCORPION® data logging system. You’ll work alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing personnel, gain hands-on experience with sensors and electronics, and help ensure products meet established quality and performance requirements.

This early-career opportunity is suited to an electrical engineering graduate who enjoys hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and practical problem-solving.

What You’ll Do

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Outgoing quality assurance — approximately 50%: Test finished products before shipment, document findings, and verify compliance with established procedures.
• Calibration support — approximately 25%: Calibrate customer data loggers and sensors returned for service.

The remaining 25% of your role will include:

• Investigating production issues and troubleshooting circuitry, components, firmware, and measurement systems with guidance from experienced engineering staff.
• Creating and updating test specifications, work instructions, manufacturing records, and training materials.
• Helping develop, build, and validate production test systems, fixtures, and calibration procedures.
• Conducting engineering tests and analyzing product accuracy, reliability, and performance.
• Supporting the transition of prototypes into repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Assisting with component substitutions and engineering changes.
• Reviewing production and field data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting product assembly, repair, and manufacturing activities as needed.