Job Description:
  • 5+ years of experience as a Test Lab Manager
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in power electronics design validation, test engineering, or reliability engineering.
  • Must have experience with Power Electronics Validation
  • Must have experience with Verification
  • Good experience with Reliability
  • Strong knowledge of DFMEA and DVP processes, including leading DFMEA activities and developing comprehensive Design Validation Plans.
  • Must have Hands-on experience working directly with power electronics products such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), inverters, DC/DC converters, power supplies, UPS systems, battery storage systems, solar inverters, EV charging equipment, or industrial drives.
  • Deep understanding of power electronics circuit operation, with the ability to diagnose failure modes at both the component and system levels.
  • Proven ownership or significant contribution to design validation and verification activities for power conversion products.
  • Experience performing reliability, qualification, and environmental testing, including HALT/HASS or similar methodologies.
  • Extensive lab experience using power electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal cameras, programmable power supplies, and electronic loads.
  • Ability to discuss and analyze inverters, drives, converters, battery systems, motor controls, and related products at a detailed technical level.
  • Leadership presence and experience sufficient to oversee technicians and manage a test lab environment.
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating DFMEA and developing DVPs specifically for power conversion products such as AC drives, DC/DC converters, and inverters.
  • Proficiency with power electronics test equipment, including power analyzers (e.g., Yokogawa, Hioki), high-voltage probes, isolation amplifiers, thermal cameras (e.g., FLIR), and programmable AC/DC sources and electronic loads
  • Working knowledge of relevant standards such as UL 508A, UL 1741 SA/SB, IEC standards, IEEE 519, and NFPA 70E.Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, MATLAB, or Python for test data reduction, statistical analysis, and reporting.
  • Experience supervising technicians or junior engineers in a laboratory setting.
  • Excellent technical writing skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear test plans, procedures, and validation reports.
  • Comfort working around high-power AC systems and high-voltage DC equipment up to approximately 1500 VDC.

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Level

Senior

Location

Franksville, WI

Occupation

Electrical Engineers

Industry

Testing Laboratories and Services

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