Test Engineering Expert

Schneider Electric; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric Philippines is seeking an NPI-focused Test Engineer to lead the introduction and deployment of test equipment and capabilities for new UPS products. You will own end-to-end test station planning, equipment selection, supplier alignment, FAT/SAT, and transition to mass production at the Cavite facility.

You will work cross-functionally with project, manufacturing, quality, R&D, and supplier teams, defining test requirements, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring factory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Automation, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in test engineering for power products, with 2+ years in UPS or similar power electronics NPI.
• Hands-on experience with both small/single-phase UPS systems and three-phase UPS systems, or related power electronics equipment.
• End-to-end NPI experience from equipment development through Mass Production, including specs and acceptance.
• English proficiency required for cross-functional and supplier communications.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end introduction of test equipment and capabilities for new UPS products, from planning through production handover.
• Lead test station and line planning, equipment selection, supplier technical alignment, FAT/SAT, and final buy-off.
• Ensure test equipment, fixtures, methods, and overall test capability are ready before pilot production.
• Define technical requirements for test fixtures, jigs, and test benches, coordinating design, fabrication, and qualification with suppliers.

Skills

Test engineering

NPI experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier technical leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Automation, or related field

Job description

NPI-focused Test Engineering role

responsible for developing and introducing test equipment, methodologies, and capabilities from concept through production readiness. Serves as the key technical interface and delivery owner across project teams, equipment suppliers, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful test deployment for UPS products in the Philippines factory.

Responsibilities:

NPI Test Equipment Introduction & Deployment

• Own the end-to-end introduction of test equipment and capabilities for new UPS products, from initial planning through production handover.
• Lead test station and line planning, equipment selection, supplier technical alignment, FAT/SAT, equipment acceptance, and final buy-off.
• Ensure test equipment, fixtures, methods, and overall test capability are fully ready before pilot production.
• Develop and maintain Equipment Requirement Specifications / Machine Specifications, and conduct technical and DFM reviews with equipment suppliers.
• Drive equipment development, debugging, validation, acceptance, and transition to mass production.
• Define technical requirements for test fixtures, jigs, and test benches, coordinating their design, fabrication, and qualification with suppliers.

Cross-Functional & Supplier Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary Test Engineering interface for NPI projects, working closely with project, manufacturing, quality, R&D, and factory test teams.
• Participate in NPI technical reviews and provide input on test feasibility, Design for Testability (DFT), equipment readiness, and lead-time risks.
• Manage technical coordination with equipment suppliers, including requirements alignment, schedule tracking, debugging, issue resolution, and acceptance.
• Travel to supplier sites when required to support equipment validation and acceptance.
• Lead the transition of new test stations and processes from NPI to mass production, including knowledge transfer and training for factory test technicians.

Test Documentation, Safety & Compliance

• Establish and maintain production-ready test documentation, including Machine Specifications, Work Instructions (WI), SOPs, and calibration requirements.
• Ensure test equipment and processes comply with applicable high-voltage and electrical safety requirements.
• Incorporate poka-yoke, traceability, and process controls into test solutions.
• Support internal and external audits related to test equipment, processes, documentation, and compliance.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Automation, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in test engineering for power products, preferably with 2+ years directly supporting UPS or comparable power electronics NPI/equipment introduction.
• Product Experience: Hands-on experience with both small/single-phase UPS systems and three-phase UPS systems, or similar power electronics equipment.
• NPI Experience: Proven end-to-end experience introducing test equipment from NPI through Mass Production (MP), including:
  • Machine specification development
  • Equipment buy-off/acceptance
  • Supplier technical management

• Language: English proficiency required, as cross-functional, supplier, and project communication at the Philippines factory is conducted in English.

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role with global reach and the opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy
• Lead transformative projects that drive innovation and operational excellence
• Collaborative culture that values technical expertise and invests in your development
• Access to specialized training, certifications, and career advancement opportunities

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