Test Engineer

Dew Software, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dew Software, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer – Power Electronics (Traction Inverters) to support testing and validation of high-voltage traction inverter systems for electric vehicle applications.

The ideal candidate has a foundation in electrical engineering, power electronics, lab testing, and data analysis, with the ability to troubleshoot hardware, develop test procedures, and document engineering findings for cross-functional teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships or academic projects.
• Understanding of power electronics, three-phase systems, motors, and motor drives.
• Experience with laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, loads, analyzers).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Aufgaben

• Execute verification, validation, and reliability testing of traction inverters and components.
• Set up lab test benches and operate test equipment.
• Perform functional, thermal, efficiency, environmental, and fault-injection testing.
• Analyze test data to identify issues and trends.
• Support hardware bring-up and debugging.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, reports, and docs.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support automated tests and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on development and validation.
• Follow high-voltage lab safety procedures.

Kenntnisse

Power electronics

Troubleshooting

Test instrumentation

Schematic reading

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Power analyzers

Voltage/current probes

Jobbeschreibung

Contract Duration: Long term

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Test Engineer – Power Electronics (Traction Inverters) to support the testing, validation, and characterization of high-voltage traction inverter systems for electric vehicle applications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering, power electronics, electrical measurements, and laboratory testing, with the ability to troubleshoot hardware, analyze test data, and document engineering findings.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute verification, validation, characterization, and reliability testing of traction inverters and related components.
• Set up and operate laboratory test equipment and inverter test benches.
• Perform functional, performance, thermal, efficiency, environmental, and fault-injection testing.
• Collect and analyze test data to identify issues and performance trends.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, reports, and technical documentation.
• Assist with root cause analysis and validation of corrective actions.
• Support automated test scripts and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on product development and validation.
• Follow high-voltage laboratory safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships, co-op experience, or academic projects.
• Understanding of power electronics, three-phase systems, electric motors, and motor drives.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, power analyzers, and voltage/current probes.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to traction inverter testing, EV powertrain systems, or motor control systems.
• Familiarity with high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, or automotive communication protocols.
• Understanding of inverter topologies, gate drivers, MOSFETs, IGBTs, or SiC power devices.
• Exposure to EMC, environmental, durability, or reliability testing.

What We're Looking For

A detail-oriented, safety-conscious engineer with strong hands-on laboratory skills, an analytical mindset, and a willingness to learn and contribute to advanced electric vehicle power electronics testing.