Senior HV Transformer Test & Reliability Leader

Prolec Energy; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec GE Waukesha seeks a Test Manager to lead transformer testing operations, ensuring safe, on-time execution and alignment with quality standards. You will guide a testing group, set priorities, and drive continuous improvement across testing, with strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires deep knowledge of high-voltage transformer testing, diagnostics, and standards, with visibility into FAT activities and customer-facing technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience conducting electrical testing in a manufacturing, utility, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformer testing organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, quality standards, customer requirements, and production commitments.
• Lead and develop testing personnel, including Supervisors, Test Engineers, and the Equipment Maintenance Team by defining expectations, setting goals, and creating development and succession plans.
• Establish department priorities, resource plans, staffing strategies, and capital investment requirements to support current and future business needs.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and continuous improvement objectives across the testing function.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, IEC, ANSI, and customer-specific testing requirements.
• Serve as the technical authority on transformer testing, diagnostics, and standards interpretation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and act as the primary customer-facing technical expert for testing-related matters.
• Provide executive oversight of root cause investigations and corrective actions related to test failures, quality issues, and customer concerns.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving standards.
• Represent the organization in relevant industry associations and standards bodies, including IEEE and IEC, as appropriate.

Skills

High-voltage transformers

Transformer test systems

Transformer diagnostics

Laboratory operations

IEEE/IEC testing standards

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Job description

Prolec GE Waukesha seeks a Test Manager to lead transformer testing operations, ensuring safe, on-time execution and alignment with quality standards. You will guide a testing group, set priorities, and drive continuous improvement across testing, with strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires deep knowledge of high-voltage transformer testing, diagnostics, and standards, with visibility into FAT activities and customer-facing technical leadership.