Senior Test Engineer (EE26129)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Department: TMEIC Corporation Americas, Technology (7070000), Product Development (7071000), Product Development (Lab) (7071400)

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

General Role Description

Develop, execute, and document tests required for certification, validation, and/or root cause analysis (RCA), for low and medium-voltage inverters, while providing development and standards engineering for all business units

Requirements

Role Accountabilities

· Design, build, maintain, and review electrical and environmental test setups for testing low and medium-voltage inverters

· Establish testing approaches, methods, and standards, and create and execute test plans for electrical and environmental test setups, for testing low and medium-voltage inverters

· Lead the planning and execution of validation and verification tests at the component and system levels for inverters, including safety compliance, electrical functionality, grid-support, and islanding

· Interpret codes and standards relevant to testing TMEIC’s products, train others in their application and interpretation, create test plans in accordance with those codes and standards, and interact with standards committees as needed to clarify requirements

· 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 interpret the results using statistical and engineering methods to draw conclusions and make recommendations

· Maintain accurate records of all test activities, configurations, results, and observations

· Ensure all testing activities comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality management systems

· Generate formal test reports for internal review and submission to certification agencies

· Serve as primary technical contact with third-party testing labs and certification agencies during the submittal and auditing process, under established project direction

· Provide technical expertise for products to business unit personnel and clients, on-site as necessary

· Serve as a subject-matter expert and technical resource for other engineers

· Provide technical consulting, coaching, and training to group company engineering team members to transfer knowledge of Company process and ensure successful project execution

· Promote a safe and organized lab environment, recommending equipment upgrades, continuous improvement ideas, and training as needed

· Monitor key performance indicators for the lab, and recommend improvements to lab processes and test methods, to drive the performance indicators

· Provide technical input and recommendations regarding testing strategy, equipment needs, and product development that influence testing strategy, equipment investment, and product development

· Report on the lab’s activities, including testing, maintenance, and accreditation to the lab’s manager and Technology Director

· Provide technical direction and troubleshoot complex issues during testing, and collaborate with lab engineers and/or product design engineers to determine root causes and develop solutions

· Adhere to both Company and client safety requirements as required

· Operate a forklift to move test equipment in place, such as a PV or ESS inverter, as needed

· Develop a library of standard documentation, such as 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 area of responsibility using established project document control procedures

· Use recognized expertise in tools, engineering practices, technology, design standards, industry best practices, and industrial processes to improve overall project quality and engineering productivity by proactively sharing this knowledge with associates

General Employee Accountabilities

· Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager

· Give manager best advice

· Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified

· Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager

· Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment

· Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws

· Recommend viable improvements proactively

· Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent via education and/or work experience

· 5 years of demonstrated experience with commissioning, and/or testing and certifying PV and/or battery inverters, with voltage at least 1000Vdc

· 2 years of experience using and interpreting UL1741, IEEE1547.1, and related IEC and NEC standards

· Demonstrated knowledge of power electronics topologies, control systems, and inverter operation

· Demonstrated experience in data acquisition and analysis tools such as Yokogawa, Dewesoft, or HBK

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear report generation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

· Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex electrical and software issues independently for low and medium-voltage inverters

· Demonstrated experience with designing electrical circuits and working with electrical test equipment

· Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts

· Demonstrated successful and 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 to travel, domestically, approximately 25%, sometimes with limited notice, and internationally occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

· 4 years of engineering experience, specializing in circuit design and/or control panel design for PV Inverter applications

· 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 Japanese and English languages, both oral and written

Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website

https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Hiring Range: $125,700 - $188,500