Test Engineer

American Superconductor NE•Ayer, MA

31d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Engineer will be responsible for a variety of functions related to product testing, including reviewing and approving test plans, preparing products for test, executing test plans, and generating test reports. This role also involves troubleshooting and repairing products and test equipment, constructing test equipment, and providing design improvement recommendations to product designers. Additionally, the Test Engineer will train other personnel on product testing, equipment operation, and safety procedures, and will lead Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) activities. The position requires meeting production goals, making decisions regarding safety and quality, and directing manufacturing personnel on quality issues. The role may also involve directing outside subcontractors and recommending/requisitioning tools and supplies.

Requirements

2-year Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent
Minimum of 4-6 years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing or R&D environments
Ability to troubleshoot and repair PCB circuits, small-scale electrical systems and large-scale electrical systems using fundamental concepts
Knowledge of the control and operation of IGBT- and Thyristor-based power-electronic power system products
Demonstrated understanding of test methods for product test using currents up to the 5,000A range and voltages up to the 100,000V range
Demonstrated awareness of electrical hazards, usage of PPE and safety procedures
Able to work independently and provide solid decision making
Skill in use of manufacturing and electronic test equipment
Computer literate in word-processing, spread-sheet and presentation-preparation programs
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly both orally and in writing
Able to lift 75 pounds or exert 75 pounds of force on a regular basis
Tasks often involve long periods of standing

Responsibilities

Review and approve test plans for power-electronic based systems
Prepare product and equipment for test
Execute test plans
Gather, compile and summarize data
Generate test reports/results
Troubleshoot and repair product as required
Construct test equipment according to specified requirements
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair production test equipment
Provide recommendations and documentation to product designers on design improvement
Train engineers, field service technicians and new hires on product test, operation of test equipment, and testing safety
Direct outside subcontractors as required
Meet production goals
Make decisions regarding safety and quality
Take lead in Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) activities with Manufacturing and Engineering
Direct manufacturing personnel regarding product quality issues
Recommend tools, test equipment and safety supplies and initiate requisition for purchase
Other duties as assigned