Senior Test Engineer

SolarBridge; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SolarBridge Technologies in Austin, TX is seeking a senior test engineer to lead the micro-inverter test development from development through production. This role requires expertise in Test engineering, LabVIEW, and AC/DC ATE environments, spanning multiple geographic zones.

You will design flexible, scalable test processes and collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain to ensure rapid, high-quality testing. Mandarin a plus, English fluency required.

Qualifications

• LabVIEW expert/advanced level in production and lab environments.
• BSEE or higher with 5+ years in power supply testing in design/manufacturing.
• Experience with indexed databases and scripting (PERL, SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Deep knowledge of high-performance AC/DC ATE equipment.
• Understanding of phased test process development in mature organizations.
• Experience driving cross-functional teamwork to deliver test solutions.
• Excellent written/spoken English; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead SolarBridge’s micro-inverter test development from prototype to production.
• Create test processes for multiple stages (Hi-Pot, Functional, HASS) across China and USA.
• Influence decisions with internal and external stakeholders to optimize cost/quality.
• Drive reuse while implementing disciplined paths for continuous innovation.
• Identify near-term and long-term test challenges and opportunities.
• Collaborate across functions and locations to build an effective test team.
• Mentor talent and partner with Production Engineering to elevate test capabilities.

Skills

LabVIEW

English proficiency

Education

BSEE or higher

Tools

PERL

SQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

If you are driven by innovation and building a quality product, we are looking for you! Become part of a team that is making a difference through the evolution of clean technology and solar energy-SolarBridge Technologies, Inc.

SolarBridge Technologies welcomes your established technical expertise to develop power electronics and associated controls for microinverters. The SolarBridge team is comprised of technical innovators and leaders in the solar industry. Join a company that is determined to win in the race to build a clean energy economy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading SolarBridge’s micro-inverter test development effort from development through production.
• Developing a test process that can accommodate multiple test stages (Hi-Pot, Functional, HASS …etc) and product maturity (qualification, prototypes, production, RMAs …etc) across geographic zones (China, and USA) that provides comprehensive test coverage and data analysis (SPC) capabilities.
• Ability to lead and influence decisions with internal and external (CMs) stakeholders resulting in low-cost, high quality (6 sigma) and flexible test process is critical.
• Drive a high degree of reuse, but utilizing a disciplined path for implementation of continuous innovation.
• Identify key near-term initiatives and opportunities and gain a clear perspective of the long term product test challenges and issues confronting SolarBridge.
• Develop and manage key relationships within the company and create an environment of effective teamwork across functional and location boundaries.
• Implement a transparent, team focused approach to test management that includes all stakeholders in the company.
• Work closely with the Dir of Production Engineering and Quality to quickly make the test team “world class” through innovative solutions and mentoring of existing talent.
• Build a culture of technical excellence and predictable execution.
• Work with operations management to develop a systematic process for cost of test optimization.
• Maintain a high level of engagement with engineering and operations across multiple geographic zones.

Education and Experience

• LabVIEW experience level equivalent to Expert or Advanced, especially in ATE test applications in production and lab environments
• BSEE or higher degree with a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience in power supply testing in a design and manufacturing environment.
• Indexed database and associated tools experience (PERL, SQL, postgress and other scripts)
• Have an in-depth understanding and experience with sophisticated, high performance AC/DC ATE equipment.
• In-depth understanding of the phased process of test process development typical in mature development organizations.
• Experience driving cross-functional teamwork to deliver test solutions that exceed expectations
• Results oriented, process driven and relationship focused.
• Excellent organizational skills, willing and eager to put process and structure in place so that the organization and test engineering results can be quickly scaled.
• Good written and spoken English is required with Mandarin Chinese a plus.

SolarBridge Technologies is an equal opportunity employer

Please note that we do not accept resumes from third party recruiters