HV Test Engineer

Posting

Start Date:

6/18/26

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

United States

Nexans High Voltage USA Inc.

-Charleston

Full Time

Junior professional – up to 5 years

• Ensure all cables undergo electrical testing during production and again before delivery to the client.
• Guarantee that every cable is electrically tested during manufacturing and prior to handover to the customer.
• Prepare and issue detailed test plans and final test reports for both customer orders and development projects.
• Electrical cable testing includes impulse testing, HVAC testing, HVDC testing, PD testing, capacitance testing, loss factor testing, and DC jacket testing.
• Additional evaluations include selected mechanical and physical tests performed on cable samples or raw materials.

• Serve as the technical lead and primary representative for high voltage laboratory testing on assigned cable projects, including coordination with customer representatives.
• Provide technical leadership within the assigned testing field.
• Offer expert technical support to high voltage laboratory personnel when required.
• Calculate equipment requirements and determine appropriate testing parameters.
• Arrange rental equipment when specialized testing tools are necessary.
• Coordinate maintenance activities for testing equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Support and participate in training programs for laboratory staff.
• Contribute actively to development and innovation projects.
• Lead project start-up meetings within the high voltage laboratories.
• Participate in project start-up meetings alongside project teams.
• Ensure the required test specifications are finalized and approved before testing begins.
• Lead and supervise the execution of tests.
• Prepare and issue reports related to development samples.
• Manage internal document control for technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot cable-related issues that occur within the factory.
• Operate high voltage testing equipment when necessary.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and standardized testing methods.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of equipment within the assigned responsibility area.
• Lead initiatives that improve efficiency and competitiveness in assigned testing fields.
• Participate in relevant working groups, task forces, and ad hoc teams.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory and engineering processes, including standardization of procedures, documentation, workflows, and operational practices.
• Conduct and support quality control activities such as verification, validation, and uncertainty measurements related to equipment and testing methods.
• Perform and maintain 5S workplace organization tasks.
• Apply sound principles of measurement accuracy, precision, and uncertainty.
• Communicate test results clearly using rigorous scientific and engineering methodologies.
• Take a leadership role within a test team, with particular focus on high voltage test systems used for XLPE-insulated cable products.

• Strong understanding and application of relevant standards, including familiarity with standardization organizations and regulatory bodies related to high voltage cables and accessories.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 3 years of experience in electrical testing within a manufacturing environment, preferably involving high voltage systems.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities, with strong persuasion and analytical synthesis skills.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation capabilities.
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and highly motivated.
• Organized with a structured, systematic approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable working in multicultural environments while coordinating multiple testing activities with various stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization.
• Results-driven with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in operational tasks.
• Customer-focused mindset dedicated to delivering high satisfaction.
• Ability to travel globally to customer locations, conferences, and other Nexans facilities as needed.