Power Electronics Test Engineer; EE

Job Title

Develop, execute, and document tests required for certification, validation, and/or root cause analysis (RCA), for low and medium-voltage inverters

· Review and execute test plans for electrical and environmental test setups, for testing low and medium-voltage inverters

· Design, build, and maintain electrical and environmental test setups for testing low and medium-voltage inverters

· Program, operate, set up, and maintain test equipment and instrumentation, including AC/DC power sources, load banks, data acquisition equipment, and environmental chambers

· Collect and analyze test results, and interpret the results using statistical and engineering methods to draw conclusions and make recommendations

· Maintain accurate records of all test activities, configurations, results, and observations

· Ensure all testing activities comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality management systems

· Generate formal test reports for internal review and submission to certification agencies

· Serve as primary technical contact with third-party testing labs and certification agencies during the submittal and auditing process, as assigned

· Perform validation and verification tests at the component and system levels for inverters, including safety compliance, electrical functionality, grid-support, and islanding

· Set up and conduct factory witness tests in accordance with client specifications and quality standards

· Ensure that the lab's equipment is calibrated in a timely manner

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the lab

· Troubleshoot issues during testing, and collaborate with lab engineers and/or product design engineers to determine root causes and develop solutions

· Adhere to both Company and client safety requirements as required

· Operate a forklift to move test equipment in place, such as a PV or ESS inverter, as needed

· Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager

· Give manager best advice

· Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified

· Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager

· Exemplify Company Core Values:
Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment

· Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws

· Recommend viable improvements proactively

· Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes