Power Electronics Test Engineer (EE26097)

TMEIC Corporation Americas•Roanoke, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop, execute, and document tests required for certification, validation, and/or root cause analysis (RCA), for low and medium-voltage inverters. This role involves reviewing and executing test plans, designing and building test setups, programming and operating test equipment, collecting and analyzing test results, and generating formal test reports. The engineer will also serve as a technical contact with third-party testing labs and certification agencies, perform validation and verification tests, and ensure lab equipment calibration. Continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety requirements are also key aspects of this position. The role may require operating a forklift to move test equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent via education and/or work experience
2 years of demonstrated experience with commissioning, testing, or certifying low or medium-voltage inverters
Demonstrated knowledge of power electronics topologies, control systems, and inverter operation
Demonstrated experience in data acquisition and analysis tools such as Yokogawa, Dewesoft, or HBK
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear report generation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex electrical and software issues independently for low and medium-voltage inverters
Demonstrated experience with designing electrical circuits and working with electrical test equipment
Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 15%, sometimes with limited notice
Ability to work in all elements, depending on the lab location, time of the year, heat, cold, rain & snow
Ability to lift 50 lbs. periodically

Nice To Haves

5 years of work experience in the commissioning of low or medium-voltage inverters
Demonstrated successful working relationships with foreign partners, service providers, suppliers, and compliance agencies
Demonstrated success coordinating the work of others to achieve assigned goals
Demonstrated experience in setting up and operating laboratory power equipment
Familiarity with low and medium-voltage inverter test and certification standards
Certified forklift operator

Responsibilities

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