Quality Engineer

Power Electronics; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Electronics is seeking a Brisbane-based Quality Assurance Engineer to own product quality, reliability and continuous improvement across renewable energy projects.

You will design test strategies, develop ITPs, lead root cause investigations, and maintain documentation while supporting audits across multiple sites. Strong analytical skills and cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Eligibility for registration with Engineers Australia.
• Experience in quality assurance or testing in a related role.
• Familiarity with ISO standards; Six Sigma or similar quality frameworks; ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification/training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing robust test strategies and test cases that validate product functionality and performance.
• Developing, refining and maintaining Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) tailored to the unique needs of each project.
• Leading investigations into quality issues using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), Field Failure Analysis and PFMEA to find lasting solutions.
• Partnering with the business on Root Cause Analysis initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
• Owning quality documentation: test results, field reports, non-conformances and warranty returns; building SOPs for Operations.
• Overseeing workshop and test bench activities; ensuring repaired FRUs are tested, validated and field-ready.
• Conducting site quality audits to keep installations aligned with high standards.
• Managing quality data and reporting tools; delivering actionable insights for leadership decisions.
• Championing continuous improvement and leading quality discussions that shape project success.
• Ensuring all activities meet regulatory and industry quality standards.

Skills

Quality assurance

Testing

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Eligibility for Engineers Australia registration

Tools

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone (Ishikawa)

PFMEA

Field Failure Analysis

I Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

Job description

Power Electronics is a Spanish-headquartered company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of inverters, batteries, drives and electrical equipment for the renewable energy sector. We operate in over 45 countries and have more than 3,000 employees worldwide. Our Australian HQ is based at Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations Team in a newly created role, where you'll take genuine ownership of product quality, reliability and continuous improvement across our renewable energy projects. If you thrive on solving problems, driving standards higher and seeing the tangible impact of your work, this is a role built for you.

What you will be doing

Designing and executing robust test strategies and test cases that validate product functionality and performance.

Developing, refining and maintaining Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) tailored to the unique needs of each project.

Leading investigations into quality issues using proven methodologies — 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), Field Failure Analysis and PFMEA — to find real, lasting solutions.

Partnering with the business on Root Cause Analysis initiatives that turn insights into continuous improvement.

Owning quality documentation across the board: test results, field reports, non-conformances and warranty returns, plus building out SOPs for the Operations team.

Overseeing workshop and test bench activities, ensuring repaired FRUs are tested, validated and field-ready.

Conducting site quality audits that keep installations aligned with our high standards.

Managing quality data and reporting tools, delivering insights that inform decisions at leadership level.

Championing continuous improvement and leading quality discussions that shape project success.

Ensuring everything we do meets regulatory and industry quality standards.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Eligibility for registration with Engineers Australia.

Proven experience in quality assurance, testing or a related quality role.

Experience with ISO standards, Six Sigma or similar quality frameworks; ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification or training preferred.

Comfortable engaging with project teams, supervisors, subcontractors and operational leaders across multiple sites.

Strong analytical, data-driven approach to problem-solving.

Current driver's licence.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Power Electronics believes that diversity drives innovation and success. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Be part of an innovative company building energy-efficient, environmentally friendly communities for the future.