Senior Switchgear Test Engineer — FAT & Quality Lead

Rehlko; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-life flexibility

Development opportunities

Job summary

Rehlko in Kohler, WI is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer Switchgear to lead FAT processes, ensuring quality and performance of low- and medium‑voltage assemblies before shipment. You will develop test plans, perform electrical and functional tests, review schematics and BOMs, and drive corrective actions with engineering and production.

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 4+ years of hands‑on testing with meters, insulation testers, relay sets, and motor/generator

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of electrical testing in power systems or switchgear environments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Proven experience with testing instruments such as multimeters, insulation testers, relay test sets, and motor/generator test equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead FAT processes for low and medium-voltage switchgear before shipment.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and checklists from drawings and specs.
• Perform electrical and functional tests, including continuity and control circuit verification.
• Identify and troubleshoot defects; drive corrective actions with engineering and production.
• Review schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and layout drawings for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with UL, IBC, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, and NETA standards.
• Prepare test reports, inspection records, and quality documentation.
• Support production questions during build and FAT engagements.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment; ensure proper usage.
• Participate in continuous improvement and special projects.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation testers

Relay test sets

Motor/Generator test equipment

Job description

Rehlko in Kohler, WI is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer Switchgear to lead FAT processes, ensuring quality and performance of low- and medium‑voltage assemblies before shipment. You will develop test plans, perform electrical and functional tests, review schematics and BOMs, and drive corrective actions with engineering and production.

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 4+ years of hands‑on testing with meters, insulation testers, relay sets, and motor/generator