Power Electronics Test Engineer

General Role Description

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

Role Accountabilities

·         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

General Employee Accountabilities

·         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