Validation Technician Power Electronics

The Validation Technician Power Electronics supports the testing, validation, certification, and continuous improvement of advanced power conversion and industrial control products. In this hands-on role, you execute engineering validation plans, regulatory compliance testing, environmental testing, and reliability testing on medium- and high-power electrical equipment, while building and maintaining the test fixtures used in these programs. You work closely with design engineering teams to evaluate product performance, troubleshoot issues, collect and analyze test data, and document results for certification agencies and product development programs.

This position is ideal for a technician who is highly skilled in electrical testing, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and power electronics, and who is comfortable operating safely around AC and DC systems.

• Execute engineering validation and qualification test plans on power electronic products, motor drives, control systems, protection devices, and renewable energy products.
• Perform regulatory compliance testing and support product certification efforts in alignment with applicable standards and agency requirements.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot test setups for electrical, thermal, environmental, reliability, and safety testing on power conversion and industrial control equipment.
• Prepare, build, and improve test stands, fixtures, instrumentation setups, and automated test procedures, ensuring all fixtures meet safety requirements to prevent electrical shock.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and prepare detailed technical reports documenting observations, measurements, and conclusions for engineering and certification stakeholders.
• Support root cause investigations and failure analysis activities by helping identify, document, and resolve issues discovered during testing.
• Maintain calibration status, accuracy, and proper operation of laboratory equipment, ensuring all instruments remain within specified tolerances.
• Perform testing and documentation to support compliance with standards such as UL 508A, UL 5-1, UL 1741, UL 1699B, UL 1077, UL 489, UL 1449, UL 4-1, IEC 3, IEC standards, CISPR 11, CISPR 32, and related ISO product and process requirements.
• Conduct environmental and reliability testing, including thermal characterization and temperature rise testing, reliability and life-cycle testing, environmental qualification testing, Ingress Protection (IP) testing, accelerated stress and endurance testing, and vibration and shock testing where applicable.
• Work with purchasing and external vendors to procure materials for test fixture design, redesign, and upgrades, including wiring, terminal blocks, and hardware.
• Coordinate with the in-house panel shop on fixture and panel builds to ensure designs meet technical and safety requirements.
• Participate in design reviews for new test fixture development and material specification, providing practical input on manufacturability, safety, and test effectiveness.
• Support production and service test stands through ongoing maintenance, updates, and improvements to enhance reliability and ease of use.
• Support laboratory compliance with UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP), ISO/IEC laboratory requirements, and ISO 9001:2015 by maintaining documentation, procedures, records, and test reports.
• Participate in laboratory audits and certification assessments, contributing to continuous improvement of lab processes and compliance practices.
• Run testing programs for design engineering R&D work, enabling engineers to focus on design activities by taking ownership of hands‑on lab testing.
• Follow established procedures meticulously while working with RF equipment, high-powered supplies, and low-voltage systems, and while fabricating cables and small test fixtures.

• Associate degree (2-year) in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum 25 years of relevant laboratory, test, validation, or power electronics experience.
• Experience working safely with three-phase AC systems up to 690 Vac and DC bus systems up to 2000 Vdc, with a strong focus on safe operating practices around systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to diagnose issues in power electronics, control systems, and test setups.
• Ability to read and interpret…