Test Engineering Manager

Crown Technical Systems•Fontana, CA

5d•$122,600 - $168,600•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, designs customized power distribution and protection systems, including relay and control panels, medium-voltage switchgear, and power/control buildings. The Test Engineering Manager will be located in Fontana, California, and will lead the team testing substation control house projects while meeting budget and schedule requirements. The role reports to the Director, Design & Engineering. If Flex’s planned Q1 2027 spin-off of its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment occurs, the role will support Axiom, the planned independent company focused on critical digital infrastructure and power and thermal management solutions. The manager oversees testing schedules, procedures, documentation, equipment, quality, and safety. The position also involves hands-on power testing of protective relay panels, medium-voltage switchgear line-ups, communication and HMI components, panel boards, automatic transfer switches, fire alarm systems, air conditioning, and other power distribution components.

Requirements

Technical degree in an electrical technical field.
Prior hands-on experience performing AC/DC functional testing on protection relays, medium-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage breakers, and arc flash.
At least 5 years of related work experience.
Experience leading or managing a team of technicians.
Knowledge of electrical safety procedures, NEC, and IEEE codes.

Nice To Haves

NETA certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain testing schedules in accordance with Crown project and production schedules, with guidance from the Electrical Engineering Manager.
Monitor testing status daily and gather feedback from test technicians.
Review project specifications and implement testing procedures to meet project requirements.
Review project test plans against schematics with test technicians before testing begins.
Review test reports and testing schematics for completeness and compliance with Crown testing procedures and work instructions.
Maintain physical copies of completed test reports and testing schematics and ensure they are uploaded to project folders promptly.
Review and maintain the testing equipment list with test technicians.
Create and maintain test procedures and testing forms.
Lead problem-solving initiatives to analyze quality failures and drive quality improvements, including improving testing efficiency.
Ensure team members follow testing standards and safety procedures; promptly report and investigate quality failure incidents.
Ensure work areas are clean, organized, and safe.
Perform power testing of protective relay panels, medium-voltage switchgear line-ups, communication and HMI components, panel boards, automatic transfer switches, fire alarm systems, air conditioning, and other power distribution components.
Perform other duties as assigned.