Senior Test Engineer (EE26129)

TMEIC Corporation Americas•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

Develop, execute, and document tests required for certification, validation, and root cause analysis for low- and medium-voltage inverters. Provide development and standards engineering support across all business units. The role includes planning and leading component- and system-level verification and validation, interpreting relevant codes and standards, operating test equipment, analyzing results, preparing reports, and coordinating with certification agencies and third-party testing laboratories. The Senior Test Engineer also serves as a technical resource for engineers, business-unit personnel, and clients; supports knowledge transfer through consulting, coaching, and training; and provides technical direction when troubleshooting complex issues. The role contributes to a safe, organized, and continuously improving laboratory, monitors lab performance indicators, advises on testing strategy and equipment, and reports lab activities to the lab’s manager and Technology Director. Additional duties include creating and controlling standard engineering documentation and supporting project quality and productivity by sharing engineering expertise. The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or work experience, along with substantial experience testing, commissioning, and certifying high-voltage PV and/or battery inverters. Domestic travel is approximately 25%, sometimes with limited notice, and occasional international travel is required. The hiring range is $125,700–$188,500.

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 with voltage of at least 1000 Vdc.
At least 2 years of experience using and interpreting UL 1741, IEEE 1547.1, and related IEC and NEC standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of power-electronics topologies, control systems, and inverter operation.
Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools such as Yokogawa, Dewesoft, or HBK.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report generation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex electrical and software issues for low- and medium-voltage inverters.
Experience designing electrical circuits and working with electrical test equipment.
Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal and external contacts.
Demonstrated positive 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

At least 4 years of engineering experience specializing in circuit design and/or control-panel design for PV inverter applications.
At least 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 spoken and written Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

Design, build, maintain, and review electrical and environmental test setups for low- and medium-voltage inverters.
Establish testing approaches, methods, and standards; create and execute test plans for electrical and environmental setups.
Lead planning and execution of component- and system-level inverter validation and verification, including safety compliance, electrical functionality, grid support, and islanding.
Interpret applicable product-testing codes and standards, train others in their application, develop 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 and use statistical and engineering methods to draw conclusions and make 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 submissions.
Serve as the primary technical contact with third-party testing labs and certification agencies during submissions and audits, under established project direction.
Provide product technical expertise to business-unit personnel and clients, on-site as necessary.
Act as a subject-matter expert and technical resource for other engineers.
Provide consulting, coaching, and training to group-company engineering team members to transfer company-process knowledge and support successful project execution.
Promote a safe, organized lab environment; recommend equipment upgrades, continuous-improvement ideas, and training.
Monitor lab performance indicators and recommend improvements to lab processes and test methods.
Provide technical recommendations on testing strategy, equipment needs, and product development.
Report on lab testing, maintenance, and accreditation activities to the lab’s manager and Technology Director.
Provide technical direction and troubleshoot complex testing issues, collaborating with lab and product-design engineers to identify root causes and develop solutions.
Follow company and client safety requirements.
Operate a forklift as needed to position test equipment, such as a PV or ESS inverter.
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.
Use and share expertise in engineering tools, practices, technology, design standards, industry best practices, and industrial processes to improve project quality and engineering productivity.
Carry out assigned work with full effort, advise the manager, and provide early notice when work cannot be delivered as specified.
Collaborate with peers and cross-functional contacts as directed; exemplify company core values; comply with company policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; proactively recommend improvements; and use business tools and processes effectively.