Senior Electrical Test Engineering Manager - Power Systems

Sterling Engineering; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Fontana, CA is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineering Manager to lead electrical testing operations for PDUs, switchgear, and enclosure-based power distribution systems for data center infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes testing execution, troubleshooting, and team management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of electrical or power equipment testing, with a strong background in switchgear, relays,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical or power equipment testing.
• Strong background in switchgear, relays, breakers, substations, or enclosure systems.
• Experience leading or managing test engineering or technician teams.
• Hands-on experience with AC/DC functional and power testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards, and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 8–10 test engineers and technicians.
• Oversee all electrical testing activities for enclosure-based power systems.
• Manage testing schedules and coordinate with Engineering and Production teams.
• Support final product testing and front-end panel testing activities.
• Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and root cause analysis.
• Review and approve test procedures, reports, schematics, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and testing protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve testing efficiency and quality.
• Support hands-on functional and power testing when needed.

Skills

Electrical testing

Power equipment testing

Team leadership

AC/DC testing

Switchgear

Relays & breakers

NEC/IEEE standards

Education

Technical degree in electrical or power field

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Fontana, CA is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineering Manager to lead electrical testing operations for PDUs, switchgear, and enclosure-based power distribution systems for data center infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes testing execution, troubleshooting, and team management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of electrical or power equipment testing, with a strong background in switchgear, relays,