Power Electronics Test Engineer (EE26097)

TMEIC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

TMEIC in Roanoke, VA, seeks an Electrical Test Engineer to develop, execute, and document tests for low and medium-voltage inverters, supporting certification, validation and RCA.

You will design test setups, operate power sources and data acquisition equipment, analyze results, generate formal reports, and coordinate with labs and certification agencies.

The role requires travel up to 15%, ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong communication skills to partner with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2 years of demonstrated experience with commissioning, testing, or certifying low or medium-voltage inverters.
• 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.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.
• Demonstrated experience with designing electrical circuits and working with electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review and execute test plans for electrical and environmental test setups for inverters
• Design, build, and maintain electrical and environmental test setups
• Program, operate, set up, and maintain test equipment and instrumentation
• Collect and analyze test results using statistical and engineering methods
• Maintain records of all test activities, configurations, results, and observations
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality systems
• Generate formal test reports for internal review and certification agencies
• Serve as primary technical contact with third-party labs and agencies during submittals
• Perform validation and verification tests at component and system levels for inverters
• Set up and conduct factory witness tests per client specs
• Ensure calibration of lab equipment in a timely manner
• Drive continuous improvement in the lab
• Troubleshoot issues with lab staff and design engineers
• Adhere to safety requirements
• Operate forklift to move equipment as needed

Skills

Experience with commissioning/testing

Power electronics knowledge

Strong communication skills

Troubleshooting complex electrical and

Electrical circuit design

Client/supplier relations

Leadership and teamwork

MS Word/Outlook/PowerPoint

Travel availability 15%

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Yokogawa

Dewesoft

HBK

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job 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

Role Accountabilities

• Review and execute test plans for electrical and environmental test setups, for testing low and medium-voltage inverters
• Design, build, and maintain electrical and environmental test setups for testing low and medium-voltage inverters
• 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, as assigned
• Perform validation and verification tests at the component and system levels for inverters, including safety compliance, electrical functionality, grid-support, and islanding
• Set up and conduct factory witness tests in accordance with client specifications and quality standards
• Ensure that the lab’s equipment is calibrated in a timely manner
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the lab
• Troubleshoot 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

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, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent via education and/or work experience
• 2 years of demonstrated experience with commissioning, testing, or certifying low or medium-voltage inverters.
• 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, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 15%, sometimes with limited notice
• Ability to work in all elements, depending on the lab location, time of the year, heat, cold, rain & snow
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. periodically

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in the commissioning of low or medium-voltage inverters
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with foreign partners, service providers, suppliers, and compliance agencies
• Demonstrated success coordinating the work of others to achieve assigned goals
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and operating laboratory power equipment
• Familiarity with low and medium-voltage inverter test and certification standards
• Certified forklift operator

Salary Range: $89,750-134,650

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