Junior Power Electronics Test Engineer

Infinitum•Austin, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Junior Power Electronics Test Engineer to join our Electronics Team. This role is the critical bridge between our Electronics, Test & Integration, and Manufacturing teams. You will own the testing, debugging, and validation of power conversion systems—from building test benches to diagnosing field failures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Coursework or hands-on experience in power electronics
Understanding of basic power electronic converters
Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets
Experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, electronic loads
Understanding of electrical safety for high-voltage systems
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Basic knowledge of PCB design and layout

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with motor drives in a lab environment
Knowledge of motor drive control theory
Lab experience with low-voltage power systems (up to 1000V)
Internship/co-op experience in hardware testing
Soldering skills (passives, basic ICs)
Professional PCB design experience in Altium
NI LabVIEW experience

Responsibilities

Build and operate power electronics test benches
Execute functional, performance, and stress testing on motor drives and power products (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC)
Perform lab measurements to validate design performance—voltage, current, power, efficiency, switching waveforms, thermal, and EMI
Support Manufacturing and Test & Integration teams with hardware troubleshooting
Diagnose failed field equipment and conduct root cause analysis
Create and execute test plans and procedures
Document results, failures, and corrective actions
Maintain lab equipment and ensure safe testing practices