Senior Test Engineer (EE26129)

TMEIC Corporation Americas•Roanoke, VA

6d•$125,700 - $188,500

About The Position

Develop, execute, and document tests for certification, validation, and root cause analysis of low- and medium-voltage inverters, while providing development and standards engineering support across business units. The role leads component- and system-level verification and validation, including safety compliance, electrical functionality, grid support, and islanding. It establishes testing approaches and standards; interprets applicable codes; operates and maintains test equipment; analyzes and reports results; and ensures testing complies with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality systems. The engineer serves as a technical contact for third-party testing laboratories and certification agencies, provides expertise and training to colleagues and clients, and gives technical direction during testing and troubleshooting. The position also supports laboratory safety, organization, performance improvement, equipment planning, and reporting to the lab manager and Technology Director. Additional duties include operating a forklift as needed, developing standard engineering documentation, and controlling document revisions and distribution.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or work experience.
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience commissioning and/or testing and certifying PV and/or battery inverters at 1000 Vdc or higher.
At least 2 years of experience using and interpreting UL1741, IEEE1547.1, and related IEC and NEC standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of power electronics topologies, control systems, and inverter operation.
Demonstrated experience with data acquisition and analysis tools such as Yokogawa, Dewesoft, or HBK.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and software issues independently for low- and medium-voltage inverters.
Demonstrated experience designing electrical circuits and working with electrical test equipment.
Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts.
Demonstrated personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Oracle.
Availability for approximately 25% domestic travel, sometimes with limited notice, and occasional international travel.

Nice To Haves

4 years of engineering experience specializing in circuit design and/or control panel design for PV inverter applications.
5 years of experience with certification testing of high-power electrical equipment.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidEdge, or equivalent drawing tools.
Working knowledge of Oracle.
Proficiency in Japanese and English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

Design, build, maintain, and review electrical and environmental test setups for low- and medium-voltage inverters.
Establish testing approaches, methods, and standards, and create and execute test plans for inverter testing.
Lead planning and execution of component- and system-level validation and verification tests, including safety compliance, electrical functionality, grid support, and islanding.
Interpret relevant codes and standards, train others in their application, prepare compliant test plans, and interact with standards committees as needed.
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 using statistical and engineering methods, and make conclusions and recommendations.
Maintain accurate records of test activities, configurations, results, and observations.
Ensure testing complies with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality management systems.
Generate formal test reports for internal review and certification agency submission.
Serve as the primary technical contact with third-party testing labs and certification agencies during submittals and audits, under established project direction.
Provide product expertise to business unit personnel and clients, including on-site support as necessary.
Serve as a subject-matter expert and technical resource for other engineers.
Provide technical consulting, coaching, and training to group company engineering team members.
Promote a safe and organized laboratory environment and recommend equipment upgrades, improvements, and training.
Monitor laboratory performance indicators and recommend improvements to laboratory processes and test methods.
Provide technical recommendations on testing strategy, equipment needs, and product development.
Report laboratory testing, maintenance, and accreditation activities to the lab manager and Technology Director.
Provide technical direction and troubleshoot complex testing issues; collaborate with laboratory and product design engineers to determine root causes and solutions.
Adhere to Company and client safety requirements.
Operate a forklift to position test equipment, such as a PV or ESS inverter, as needed.
Develop standard documentation, including elementary schematic drawings, enclosure outline mechanical drawings, instruction books, and spare parts lists, in accordance with design standards.
Control document revisions, distribution, and archiving within the area of responsibility using established project document-control procedures.
Share expertise in tools, engineering practices, technology, design standards, industry best practices, and industrial processes to improve project quality and engineering productivity.
Carry out general employee accountabilities, including completing assigned work, advising the manager, communicating delivery risks, collaborating with colleagues, following Company values and policies, recommending improvements, and using business tools and processes effectively.