Test Lab Manager

Wall Street Consulting Services LLC; Franksville (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wall Street Consulting Services LLC is seeking a Test Lab Manager to oversee a power electronics validation lab. You will lead DFMEA activities, develop DVPs, and supervise technicians while coordinating verification programs for inverters, drives, and related power conversion products.

You will perform data analysis, generate reports, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. A strong background in reliability testing and HALT/HASS methods is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on power electronics test experience.
• Experience leading DFMEA activities and creating DVPs for power conversion products.
• Strong capability in reliability testing and HALT/HASS methods.
• Hands-on use of lab equipment: oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal cameras, programmable power supplies, or electronic loads.
• Ability to diagnose failure modes at component and system levels.
• Excellent technical writing: test plans, procedures, and validation reports.
• Experience supervising technicians in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee test lab operations and technician supervision.
• Lead DFMEA activities and develop comprehensive DVPs for power conversion products.
• Plan and execute power electronics validation and verification programs.
• Perform data analysis and reporting of test results to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Test Lab Management

Power Electronics

DFMEA & DVP

Reliability Engineering

Test Equipment Proficiency

Data Analysis

Lab Leadership

Problem Diagnosis

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power Analyzers

Thermal Cameras

Programmable Power Supplies

Electronic Loads

High-Voltage Probes

Job description

• 5+ years of experience as a Test Lab Manager
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in power electronics design validation, test engineering, or reliability engineering.
• Must have experience with Power Electronics Validation
• Must have experience with Verification
• Good experience with Reliability
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA and DVP processes, including leading DFMEA activities and developing comprehensive Design Validation Plans.
• Must have Hands-on experience working directly with power electronics products such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), inverters, DC/DC converters, power supplies, UPS systems, battery storage systems, solar inverters, EV charging equipment, or industrial drives.
• Deep understanding of power electronics circuit operation, with the ability to diagnose failure modes at both the component and system levels.
• Proven ownership or significant contribution to design validation and verification activities for power conversion products.
• Experience performing reliability, qualification, and environmental testing, including HALT/HASS or similar methodologies.
• Extensive lab experience using power electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal cameras, programmable power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Ability to discuss and analyze inverters, drives, converters, battery systems, motor controls, and related products at a detailed technical level.
• Leadership presence and experience sufficient to oversee technicians and manage a test lab environment.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating DFMEA and developing DVPs specifically for power conversion products such as AC drives, DC/DC converters, and inverters.
• Proficiency with power electronics test equipment, including power analyzers (e.g., Yokogawa, Hioki), high-voltage probes, isolation amplifiers, thermal cameras (e.g., FLIR), and programmable AC/DC sources and electronic loads
• Working knowledge of relevant standards such as UL 508A, UL 1741 SA/SB, IEC standards, IEEE 519, and NFPA 70E.
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, MATLAB, or Python for test data reduction, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Experience supervising technicians or junior engineers in a laboratory setting.
• Excellent technical writing skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear test plans, procedures, and validation reports.
• Comfort working around high-power AC systems and high-voltage DC equipment up to approximately 1500 VDC.