Test Engineer - Power Electronics & BESS Systems

on.energy; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus eligibility

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

ON.energy in Houston is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to join the Research & Development team. You will design, integrate, and execute tests for high‑power converters, energy storage systems, and control architectures in lab and field settings, supporting CAD, MATLAB/Simulink, and HIL workflows.

The role emphasizes learning across testing and electrical design, with on-site work in Houston, opportunities to grow expertise in BESS, Grid-Following and Grid-Forming applications, and a path

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years designing, integrating and testing electrical installations.
• Foundational knowledge of power electronics and BESS/grid tech.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory validation of high-power converters and energy storage systems.
• Document results and maintain SLDs, BOMs, and reports.
• Hands-on field work installing and commissioning equipment.
• Develop proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and HIL systems.

Skills

Power electronics

Electrical diagrams

Test equipment operation

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

SCADA

Job description

ON.energy in Houston is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to join the Research & Development team. You will design, integrate, and execute tests for high‑power converters, energy storage systems, and control architectures in lab and field settings, supporting CAD, MATLAB/Simulink, and HIL workflows.

The role emphasizes learning across testing and electrical design, with on-site work in Houston, opportunities to grow expertise in BESS, Grid-Following and Grid-Forming applications, and a path