Test Lab Engineer - 2nd Shift

Hyosung HICO LTD.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a Test Lab Engineer to perform critical testing on power transformers. This role will involve leading the testing process, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, and administering various power tests. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, alongside 2-5 years of experience in heavy industry. This position promotes a culture of quality and process control. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in transformer testing in heavy industries or utilities.
• Broad knowledge of electricity concepts and testing methods.
• Developed skills in data analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on power transformers as a finished product.
• Plan and administer environmental, operational, or performance tests.
• Analyze and interpret specifications and testing requirements.

Skills

Electrical power tests

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math skills

Analysis skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Inspection tools and instruments

Test equipment

Job description

Overview

Test Lab Engineer will perform testing of power transformers as a finished product as well as in-process testing (as needed). These tests include polarity, resistance, insulation, load loss, temperature rise, impulse, and voltage tests. This position shall lead the final testing of units and gain acceptance of the test results with the customer.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers environmental, operational, or performance tests on PTD products and systems.
• Designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test-control apparatus and equipment.
• Coordinates and directs engineering activities concerned with the development, procurement installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, telemeter, record, and reduce test data.
• Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
• Review customer test specification and implement appropriate product testing to meet the customers’ requirements utilizing applicable quality assurance and manufacturing department procedures.
• Observe and monitor production operations and test equipment to ensure process and product conformance to specifications and make or direct necessary adjustments.
• Ensure appropriate application of electrical power tests such as the following: ration tests, polarity and phase relation, resistance, insulation resistance, insulation power-factor, losses and excitation, impedance voltage, temperature rise, lightning impulse, switching impulse, applied voltage, induced voltage, discharge, noise, equipment loss, and tap changer testing.
• Analyze and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals or other information required to determine specifications, inspections procedures, testing requirements and certification methods.
• Confers with engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems, such as product or systems malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretations considering such factors as conditions under which test was conducted and instrumentation, procedures, and phase of test used to obtain and record data.
• Provide leadership for customer testing; maintain positive customer relations and support.
• Perform and/or coordinate repairs on components, assemblies, and testing equipment for compliance to specifications.
• Evaluate testing equipment and make recommendations for the purchase, installation, and maintenance.
• Perform calibration and TPM tasks as needed to maintain production testing and compliance.
• Provide leadership, direction and technical support to test technicians.
• Maintain and complete testing and production schedules as requested by the customers.
• Practice 6S and adhere to all safety rules, guidelines and safe working practices.
• Safely operate test equipment, material handling and lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, motorized scissors lifts and work platforms as required to maintain a safe work environment.
• Promote a culture of process control and quality excellence by providing effective leadership for problem solving, failure investigations, and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Support and assist the Test Engineering Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager as needed.
• Support and make recommendations to improve Company policies and procedures.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the (Department/Division) Department by effective dealings with customers and other internal departments.
• Know HICO’s Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and their impact in the workplace.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform test equipment and tool inspections and calibration as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of ongoing business activities which include but are not limited to: the ISO-9001 program, daily and routine manufacturing and QC inspection issues, and lean manufacturing initiatives, internal audits, customer visits or field assessments, testing issues or general QA/QC procedural matters.
• Assist with on-the-job training in the areas of testing.

Education/Special Skills/Experience/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technological field, plus 2 – 5 years’ relevant experience in transformer testing in heavy industries or utilities, or equivalent education and experience.
• Broad knowledge of applicable Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Department procedures.
• Broad knowledge of electrical power tests such as the following: ration tests, polarity and phase relation, resistance, insulation resistance, insulation power-factor, losses and excitation, impedance voltage, temperature rise, lightning impulse, switching impulse, applied voltage, induced voltage, discharge, noise, equipment loss, and tap changer testing.
• Developed math and electrical engineering skills.
• Developed verbal and written communications skills.
• Broad knowledge of and experience in using inspection tools, instruments and equipment.
• Developed computer skills for entering and retrieving data.

Physical/Mental Characteristics and Environment

• Ability to use office equipment and tools, such as: PC, photocopier, fax machine, test equipment, quality instruments, digital camera, etc.
• Able to travel domestic and international to conduct source inspections and audits as required.
• Ability to communicate with others to complete work assignments.
• Ability to analyze data and develop accompanying reports.