Test Lab Engineer

at hyosung hico we’re transforming the future of energy from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in memphis, tn. By investing in cutting-edge technology and empowering our diverse and talented team, we ensure that every transformer we produce meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

hyosung hico is seeking to fill a test lab engineer . The ideal candidate will perform testing of power transformers as a finished product as well as in-process testing (as needed).

our benefits – best benefits in the industry!

• free medical insurance option – a company paid 100% medical insurance option for you and your family, effective on the first day of the month after hire date
• free life insurance – employer paid basic life insurance – 1x annual salary plus an additional $20,000 coverage: optional buy for dependent coverage
• paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year
• bonuses – monthly attendance (production and some other hourly roles), annual, and quarterly bonus eligibility (bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on several factors such as company and individual performance)

the essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• plans and administers environmental, operational, or performance tests on ptd products and systems.
• designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test-control apparatus and equipment.
• coordinates and directs engineering activities concerned with the development, procurement installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, telemeter, record, and reduce test data.
• determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
• review customer test specification and implement appropriate product testing to meet the customers’ requirements utilizing applicable quality assurance and manufacturing department procedures.
• observe and monitor production operations and test equipment to ensure process and product conformance to specifications and make or direct necessary adjustments.
• ensure appropriate application of electrical power tests such as the following: ration tests, polarity and phase relation, resistance, insulation resistance, insulation power-factor, losses and excitation, impedance voltage, temperature rise, lightning impulse, switching impulse, applied voltage, induced voltage, discharge, noise, equipment loss, and tap changer testing.
• analyze and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals or other information required to determine specifications, inspections procedures, testing requirements and certification methods.
• confers with engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems, such as product or systems malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretations considering such factors as conditions under which test was conducted and instrumentation, procedures, and phase of test used to obtain and record data.
• provide leadership for customer testing; maintain positive customer relations and support.
• perform and/or coordinate repairs on components, assemblies, and testing equipment for compliance to specifications.
• evaluate testing equipment and make recommendations for the purchase, installation, and maintenance.
• perform calibration and tpm tasks as needed to maintain production testing and compliance.
• provide leadership, direction and technical support to test technicians.
• maintain and complete testing and production schedules as requested by the customers.
• practice 6s and adhere to all safety rules, guidelines and safe working practices.
• safely operate test equipment, material handling and lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, motorized scissors…