Senior Test Engineer

Hubbell Incorporated; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated seeks a technical leader for the High Voltage and Pulsed Power Laboratory to own end-to-end HV test programs—from requirements through to reporting—ensuring safe operations and compliance with IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards.

The role partners with R&D and Simulation Engineering to define requirements, develop test plans, and drive improvements in test methods, data integrity, and turnaround while managing capital investments and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Computer, Nuclear) or Physics.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, electrical utility experience, or test laboratory operations.
• Experience with product testing, equipment design/manufacturing, electrical utility operations, electrical R&D, power generation, standards engineering, reliability engineering, and/or quality control/assurance.
• Experience with data collection and analysis tools (Oscilloscopes, LabVIEW, PSpice, etc.), test equipment, gauges, and quality inspection tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASTM).
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly in reports and presentations.
• Self-starter with drive and limited management input.
• Up to 10% travel (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for testing in the High Voltage and Pulsed Power Laboratory.
• Collaborate with R&D to define requirements, develop test programs, set schedules, oversee execution, and deliver defensible test reports.
• Interpret standards and translate into robust test methods and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Simulation Engineering to correlate models with test results and drive improvements.
• Own the technical roadmap for new HV test capabilities and develop business cases for lab infrastructure.
• Define system requirements and serve as design authority for HV test systems (AC/DC/impulse/switching surge).
• Lead ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation efforts and maintain quality systems and procedures.
• Mentor laboratory engineers/technicians and establish best practices in test methods and data integrity.
• Lead investigations for nonconformances (root cause, CAPA, effectiveness verification).
• Develop 1/3/5-year plans for equipment maintenance, upgrades, and capital projects.
• Ensure data integrity and approve release of test reports; provide hands-on oversight for high-risk testing.

Skills

Technical communication

Data collection & analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk products

Oscilloscopes

LabVIEW

PSpice

Job description

Provide technical leadership for high-voltage and high-power laboratory testing services team. This role works closely with high‑voltage, high‑power, mechanical, and environmental laboratory testing services supporting Hubbell business units and third‑party customers. Own end‑to‑end HV and pulsed‑power test programs—from requirements definition and test plan development through execution, data analysis, and final reporting—while ensuring safe operations, compliance with relevant IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards, and continual improvement of laboratory capability. Typical products include electrical utility distribution and transmission components.

• Serve as the technical lead for testing in the High Voltage and Pulsed Power Laboratory, partnering with R&D to define requirements, develop test programs, set schedules/priorities, oversee execution, and deliver clear, defensible test reports.
• Act as the laboratory subject‑matter expert for high‑voltage lightning and surge arrester testing (IEC 60099‑4, IEEE C62.11) and high‑voltage insulator testing (e.g., IEC 60060‑1, ANSI C29.1), interpreting requirements and translating standards into robust test methods and acceptance criteria.
• Lead collaboration with the Hubbell Simulation Engineering Team to correlate models to physical test results, define validation plans, and drive improvements that reduce development cycle time and test iteration while maintaining technical rigor.
• Own the technical roadmap for new and enhanced test capabilities to meet evolving market requirements, industry standards, and customer needs; develop business cases and inputs to long‑range lab infrastructure and investment planning.
• Define system requirements and serve as design authority for new HV test systems (AC, DC, impulse, switching surge, dielectric/endurance, and specialized setups), including specification, risk assessment, validation, commissioning, and operator readiness.
• Lead and sustain laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025, including ownership of assigned quality system elements, audit readiness, internal/external audits, proficiency testing, and creation/maintenance of controlled procedures and technical records.
• Mentor and develop laboratory engineers and technicians through technical coaching, review/approval of work products, and establishment of best practices in test method development, data integrity, and safe execution.
• Lead investigations for test or equipment nonconformances, including root cause analysis, risk assessment, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and effectiveness verification.
• Develop and maintain 1/3/5‑year plans for critical equipment maintenance, upgrades, and replacement; partner with the Laboratory Manager to scope, justify, and execute capital equipment, controls, and automation projects.
• Ensure technical quality and integrity of test data and deliverables by reviewing test setup and results for compliance to plans/standards, approving reports for release, and providing hands‑on technical oversight during complex or high‑risk testing.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or related field (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Computer, Nuclear) or Physics.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, electrical utility experience, or test laboratory operations.
• Previous experience with product testing, equipment design and/or manufacturing, electrical utility operations, electrical research, power generation, standards engineering, reliability engineering, and/or quality control/assurance.
• Experience with data collection and analysis tools (e.g. Oscilloscopes, LabVIEW, PSpice, etc), test equipment, gages, and/or quality inspection tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. ISO, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASTM, etc).
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly in written reports and in presentations to cross‑functional and customer audiences (including virtual/teleconferencing formats).
• Must be a self‑starter with strong drive, initiative, and ability to work with limited management input.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, domestic and international.

Preferred (not required):

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficiency with Autodesk products (or equivalent CAD tools) and the ability to review/interpret mechanical and electrical designs for test system integration.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, VB, C) and/or controls/automation (e.g., ladder logic) for test automation and data processing.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.