Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan and track the daily, weekly, and monthly test activities for their projects.
• Request technician support and negotiate resources with the Engineering Test Manager.
• Ensure the test activities are on time and meeting the schedule.
• Set up the unit under test and other equipment, which entails connecting large cables (up to 50 lbs).
• Set up instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power meters, CTs, voltage probes, regenerative sources/loads, load banks, and other equipment).
• Execute test cases, operate the unit under test, operate the instrumentation, collect data, and document the results.
• Render pass/fail verdicts and report results to the development team and project manager.
• Troubleshoot and correct problems with test setups and with units under test.
• Follow 5S and safety policies.
• Suggest continuous improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 1 to 3 years of experience OR A.S. in Electrical Engineering and 3 to 5 years of experience OR equivalent industry experience.
• Broad knowledge of electrical and mechanical test techniques.
• Experience with 120V 1-phase and 480V 3-phase wiring and equipment.
• Experience with instrumentation and low-voltage wiring.
• Familiarity with electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• General mechanical skills assembling and disassembling electrical equipment, including but not limited to high power electronics, large magnetic components, circuit boards, and high current wiring.
• Good working knowledge and skills in testing of electrical equipment.
• Able to read electronic and electrical schematics.
• Good troubleshooting skills related to AC and DC power circuits.
• Basic experience setting up and using oscilloscopes and power meters for 3-phase measurements.

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge of oscilloscopes, power analyzers/power meters, current probes/CTs, differential voltage probes, and DAQ systems.
• Experience with DC power systems (battery, rectifier, high-voltage DC).
• Data analysis and report writing skills (Excel; Python or LabVIEW a plus).

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk while performing tasks 50% of the time.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 5%

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