Test Lab Engineer - 3rd Shift

Hyosung Hico Ltd; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Free life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

12 paid holidays

Bonuses

Job summary

Hyosung HICO Ltd in Memphis, TN seeks a Test Lab Engineer to perform testing of power transformers in finished and in-process stages. The role involves designing test setups, coordinating equipment calibration, and ensuring tests meet customer specifications while maintaining strong QA practices.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 2–5 years of transformer testing experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including company-paid medical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 2–5 years' transformer testing experience.
• Broad knowledge of QA and Manufacturing procedures.
• Familiarity with electrical power tests (polarity, resistance, insulation tests, etc.).
• Strong math, communications, and data handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on transformer products.
• Lead engineering personnel in fabrication of test equipment and control devices.
• Coordinate calibration and installation of instruments to test and record data.
• Interpret blueprints and test data to ensure specifications are met.
• Provide leadership for customer testing and maintain good customer relations.
• Perform repairs on testing components and assess equipment for compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Transformer testing

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

### Description {#description automation=\"descriptions-title\" bind=\"text: $.t('Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.Description')\"} At Hyosung HICO we're transforming the future of energy from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. By investing in cutting-edge technology and empowering our diverse and talented team, we ensure that every transformer we produce meets the highest standards of quality and performance. Hyosung HICO is seeking to fill a Test Lab Engineer. The ideal candidate will perform testing of power transformers as a finished product as well as in-process testing (as needed). OUR BENEFITS -- BEST BENEFITS IN THE INDUSTRY!

• Free Medical Insurance Option -- A company paid 100% medical insurance option for you and your family, effective on the first day of the month after hire date
• Free Life Insurance -- Employer paid basic life insurance -- 1X Annual salary plus an additional $20,000 coverage: Optional buy for dependent coverage
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and 12 paid holidays per year
• Bonuses --

Monthly Attendance (production and some other hourly roles), Annual, and Quarterly bonus eligibility (Bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on several factors such as company and individual performance)

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Perform calibration and TPM tasks as needed to maintain production testing and
• Provide leadership, direction and technical support to test
• Maintain and complete testing and production schedules as requested by the
• Practice 6S and adhere to all safety rules, guidelines and safe working
• Safely operate test equipment, material handling and lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, motorized scissors lifts and work platforms as req ired to maintain a safe work
• Promote a culture of process control and quality excellence by providing effective leadership for problem solving, failure investigations, and implementing appropriate
• Support and assist the Test Engineering Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager as
• Support and make recommendations to improve Company policies and
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the (Department/Division) Department by effective dealings with customers and other internal departments.
• Know Hyosung HICO's Quality and Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and how they impact work.

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.

THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Perform test equipment and tool inspections and calibration as
• 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
• Assist with on-the-job training in the areas of testing
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Special Skills/Experience/Training

• Bachelors' 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
• 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
• Developed verbal and written communications
• Broad knowledge of and experience in using inspection tools, instruments and
• Developed computer skills for entering and retrieving data

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE: Ability to use office equipment and tools, such as: PC, photocopier, fax machine, test equipment, quality instruments, digital camera, Able