Test Engineer Power Electronics Traction Inverters

ALTEN Technology•Newark, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Test Engineer to support validation and testing of high-voltage traction inverter systems used in electric vehicle applications. The role involves hands-on work in a laboratory environment, including test setup and execution, troubleshooting, data analysis, and validation of power electronics systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and has a foundation in electrical engineering, power electronics, and laboratory testing. This position is on-site five days per week in Newark, California. The stated salary range is $110,000–$115,000; the actual offer may depend on location and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
0–2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-op programs, or academic research projects; level may be adjusted based on candidate experience.
Understanding of power electronics fundamentals, three-phase power systems, electric motors and motor drives, and electrical measurements and circuit testing.
Experience using laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, electronic loads, power analyzers, current and voltage probes, and data acquisition systems (DAQs).
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Traction inverter testing experience.
Experience with electric vehicle powertrain systems.
Experience with motor control systems.
Experience with high-voltage electrical systems.
Experience with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools.
Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, or automotive communication protocols.
Exposure to EMC, environmental, durability, or reliability testing.
Understanding of inverter topologies, gate drivers, MOSFETs, IGBTs, and/or SiC power devices.

Responsibilities

Execute verification, validation, characterization, and reliability testing of traction inverter systems and related components.
Configure and operate laboratory test equipment and inverter test benches.
Perform functional, performance, thermal, environmental, efficiency, and fault-injection testing.
Collect, organize, and analyze test data, identifying issues and trends.
Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Document test procedures, results, observations, and engineering findings.
Assist with root cause investigations and validation of corrective actions.
Support development and maintenance of automated test scripts and data acquisition systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on product development and validation.
Follow laboratory safety requirements, including high-voltage testing procedures.