Advanced Test Engineer

Faith Technologies•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care. This role is a high-impact, strategic position designed for a technical expert who can bridge the gap between customer requirements and operational excellence. As the Global Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will define the standards for how power generation systems are setup and validated across the organization. The Advanced Global Test Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of testing processes for complex power generation and power distribution systems. This includes initial customer consultation, equipment specification, protocol development, and global site support. You will serve as the primary technical authority, ensuring that testing methodologies are standardized, automated where possible, and integrated seamlessly into the broader manufacturing and quality ecosystems.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a core engineering discipline - Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy Engineering.
Experience: Minimum: 5-7 years of experience in Testing Engineering or relevant roles or Education: Master’s Degree (M.S.) in Electrical Power Systems or Control Systems Experience: 8-10 years of experience in Testing Engineering or relevant roles
Expertise in automated test software (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, or PLC-based testing).
Deep understanding of power electronics, grid simulators, and load banks.
Strong knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, CANbus, Ethernet/IP).
Travel: Based on the project you are working on but likely up to 50% of the time.
Work Schedule: This role can be hybrid or remote based on your location.
This position works between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

Responsibilities

Customer Consultation & System Specification Collaborate directly with customers to interpret technical requirements and translate them into robust testing strategies.
Define, develop, and write technical specifications for advanced testing equipment tailored to power generation applications.
Lead the selection and procurement of high-precision instrumentation and hardware for global deployment.
Protocol & Script Development Design and develop comprehensive test scripts and automated sequences to validate system performance and safety.
Author detailed test protocols (FAT/SAT) and validation plans that comply with international power industry standards.
Iterate on testing logic to improve cycle times while maintaining maximum fault-detection sensitivity.
Systems Integration & Data Analytics Architect and implement system integrations between testing hardware and internal databases (MES, ERP, or PLM).
Develop automated test reporting requirements and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into quality metrics.
Ensure data integrity and traceability across all global testing platforms.
Global SME & Operational Support Serve as the Global Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all testing-related queries and initiatives.
Provide Tier-3 technical support to local site teams to resolve complex or "unsolvable" testing failures.
Standardize testing processes across global sites to ensure consistency in product quality and data output.
Mentor and train site-level engineers on new equipment, protocols, and troubleshooting techniques.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.