Test Engineer

Vertiv•Delaware, OH

About The Position

The Test Engineer plans and tracks test activities for assigned projects, coordinates technician support and resources with the Engineering Test Manager, and ensures testing remains on schedule. The role involves setting up units under test and test equipment, executing test cases, operating instrumentation, collecting data, and documenting results. The engineer determines and reports pass/fail outcomes to development teams and project managers, troubleshoots test setups and equipment, follows safety and 5S policies, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. The position requires hands-on electrical and mechanical testing, including work with electrical equipment and power circuits. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing and/or walking while performing tasks 50% of the time. Travel is required up to 5%.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 1 to 3 years of experience, or A.S. in Electrical Engineering and 3 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent industry experience.
Broad knowledge of electrical and mechanical test techniques.
Experience with 120V single-phase and 480V three-phase wiring and equipment.
Experience with instrumentation and low-voltage wiring.
Familiarity with electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
General mechanical skills for assembling and disassembling electrical equipment, including high-power electronics, large magnetic components, circuit boards, and high-current wiring.
Good working knowledge and skills in testing electrical equipment.
Ability to read electronic and electrical schematics.
Good troubleshooting skills related to AC and DC power circuits.
Basic experience setting up and using oscilloscopes and power meters for three-phase measurements.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of oscilloscopes, power analyzers or power meters, current probes or CTs, differential voltage probes, and DAQ systems.
Experience with DC power systems, including battery, rectifier, and high-voltage DC systems.
Data analysis and report-writing skills; Excel experience, with Python or LabVIEW a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and track daily, weekly, and monthly test activities for projects.
Request technician support and negotiate resources with the Engineering Test Manager.
Ensure test activities are completed on time and meet the schedule.
Set up units under test and other equipment, including connecting cables weighing up to 50 pounds.
Set up instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, power meters, CTs, voltage probes, regenerative sources and loads, and load banks.
Execute test cases; operate units under test and instrumentation; collect data; and document results.
Render pass/fail verdicts and report results to the development team and project manager.
Troubleshoot and correct problems with test setups and units under test.
Follow 5S and safety policies.
Suggest continuous improvement opportunities.