Automation Test Engineer II

NES Fircroft; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Findlay Township, PA, is seeking an Automation Test Engineer II to join our Manufacturing Testing team. The role focuses on executing test procedures for Solar Inverters, Reservoir Inverter Units, and related equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and EHS compliance.

You will design test plans, write procedures, calibrate instruments, and work with engineering to drive defect reduction and manufacturability. Strong analytical skills and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 4+ years of inverter testing experience.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.

Responsibilities

• Drive product quality improvements by identifying issues and implementing test systems in production.
• Troubleshoot inverter and power station testing issues.
• Improve productivity and quality through daily testing.
• Develop test plans and write procedures and reports.
• Ensure LOTO compliance and instrument calibration.
• Manage Customer FAT and testing metrics.
• Coordinate testing with engineering for improvements.
• Align test methods with IEC and UL standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Control systems concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Voltage test probes

Current probes

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Title

Automation Test Engineer II

Job Location

Findlay Township, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Manufacturing Electrical Testing Specialist

Job Type

Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Testing Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for strictly adhering to Hybrid Solutions Solar Line FLEX Inverter, FLEX BESS(RSU), and Variable Frequency Drives routine test procedures. This role involves executing functional testing requirements for Solar Inverters, Reservoir Inverter Units, Solar Power Stations, and Reservoir Storage Units to meet customer quality, technical, and functional requirements. Additionally, the specialist will ensure compliance with the company's quality policy and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive product quality improvements by identifying manufacturing issues and developing cost-effective test system solutions, overseeing successful implementation in production.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to inverters and power station testing using technical expertise and product knowledge.
• Enhance productivity and product quality through daily manufacturing testing practices.
• Engage in early focus on manufacturability to improve product quality and prevent testing failures during early processing stages.
• Drive manufacturing testing excellence to achieve zero escaping defects.
• Prepare routine test reports using engineering report templates.
• Communicate test design requirements to engineering for improvement.
• Ensure proper dismantling of inverters by understanding the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) process in accordance with EHS requirements.
• Ensure instruments and measuring devices are calibrated.
• Update testing metrics for management review.
• Ensure processes contribute to a safe work environment.
• Manage Customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Develop test plans for inverters and electrical components.
• Ensure test rigs operate at full capacity.
• Write test procedures and reports to capture lessons learned and share with component design engineers.

• Align test methods with IEC and UL standards and ensure thorough understanding of applicable requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, with a minimum of 4+ years of experience in inverter testing (freshers may be considered if proficient in basic concepts).
• Knowledge of inverter manufacturing functions and exposure to quality, engineering, lean, and testing processes.
• Strong analytical skills and systematic approach to troubleshooting technical issues.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.
• Basic knowledge of control systems and their application in manufacturing testing.
• Proficiency in using electrical test instruments, including voltage test probes, current probes, and oscilloscopes.

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks candidly, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed to objectives.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Strong change management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.