Test Engineer

G&W Electric Co; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health club membership program and Re­

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

401 (k)

Annual Profit Sharing

Vacation

Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the‑at

Job summary

G&W Electric Co in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking an engineer to perform testing and validation for advancing our laboratory capabilities. You will verify test executions, write conclusions, and publish reports for internal and external customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 5+ years of related experience, with exposure to high voltage (38 kV+), and familiarity with IEEE/IEC standards.

Qualifications

• Five+ years post-bachelorate experience in testing roles or related field.
• Experience with high voltage equipment (38 kV or above) required.
• Familiar with relevant electrical standards (IEEE, IEC, UL).

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering testing to improve laboratory capabilities and validate future products.
• Verify tests, document conclusions, and publish official test reports to customers.
• Review test setups and participate in design and safety reviews.

Skills

High voltage 38kV+

IEEE/IEC standards

Lean Six Sigma or problem-solving cert

Test planning and review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Perform engineering testing to improve laboratory at facility. Responsible for verifying tests are properly executed and provide input for development of our testing capabilities to meet the needs of future products. Ensure that test reports, with conclusions, are properly written and distributed as appropriate. Work towards improvements of existing testing standards for common tests and define solutions to safely perform non-standard testing. Provide technical input for specification of new equipment and business investment alternatives. Develop new product requirements with respect to validation needs based on project scope. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable (ANSI, IEEE, IEC, UL series and other) standards. Participate in design and safety reviews and provide recommendations. Review and approve test setups, performance, and conclusions while publishing official test reports to internal and external customers.

10% travel req’d. for high power test labs onsite review to Chalfont, PA and Arnhem, Netherlands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, foreign equivalent or closely related field.

Five (5) years of progressive post baccalaureate experience in job offered, or related occupation.

Position requires experience in the following:

• Special application transformer like Rectifier, traction & Hazardous location Transformers,
• Lean Six Sigma, Red X, or other problem-solving certification,
• Experience with high voltage, 38 kV or above,
• IEC, IEEE, and other relevant electrical standards, and

Offered Salary: $144,123 per year

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.