Validation Technician * Power Electronics

Aleron; Milwaukee (WI); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aleron is seeking an experienced Validation Technician to support testing, validation, certification, and continuous improvement of power electronics and industrial control products in Milwaukee, WI. You will execute validation plans, configure test setups, analyze data, and document results for certification agencies and product development programs.

The role requires hands-on electrical testing expertise, safety focus, and the ability to work with high-energy AC/DC systems, with close

Competenze

• Associate degree or equivalent in a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of lab/test/validation experience in power electronics.
• Experience with high-energy AC/DC systems and safety protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and test procedures.

Mansioni

• Execute validation plans for power electronic products and control systems.
• Perform regulatory and environmental testing per standards.
• Configure and troubleshoot test setups and fixtures.
• Analyze test data and document results for reports.
• Maintain calibration of lab equipment and support audits.
• Collaborate with design engineering on root-cause analysis.

Conoscenze

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Schematic reading

Safety consciousness

Formazione

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Related technical field

Strumenti

Oscilloscopes

High-voltage probes

Current probes

DMMs

Programmable power supplies

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Data acquisition systems

Vector network analyzers

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

Validation Technician - Power Electronics

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Employment Type

Salaried direct employee with comprehensive benefits

Industry

Power Electronics

Compensation

Open

Shift

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Validation Technician to support the testing, validation, certification, and continuous improvement of advanced power conversion and industrial control products. This role executes engineering validation plans, regulatory compliance testing, environmental testing, and reliability testing on medium-and high-power electrical equipment, and builds and maintains the test fixtures those programs run on. The Validation Technician works closely with design engineering to evaluate product performance, troubleshoot issues, collect and analyze test data, and document results for certification agencies and product development programs. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in electrical testing, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and power electronics, with experience operating safely around high-energy AC and DC systems.

Ideal Candidate

A safety-focused, detail-oriented technician who thrives in a hands-on engineering environment and can independently execute complex test programs, troubleshoot high-power electrical systems, and deliver accurate, repeatable, and well-documented results.

What You'll Do

Product Verification & Validation

• Execute engineering validation and qualification test plans on power electronic products, motor drives, control systems, protection devices, and renewable energy products.
• Perform regulatory compliance testing and support product certification efforts.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot test setups for electrical, thermal, environmental, reliability, and safety testing.
• Prepare, build, and improve test stands, fixtures, instrumentation setups, and automated test procedures; ensure fixtures meet safety requirements to prevent shock.
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed technical reports documenting results and observations.
• Support root cause investigations and failure analysis activities.
• Maintain calibration status and accuracy of laboratory equipment.

Standards & Compliance Testing

Perform testing and documentation supporting compliance to applicable standards, including UL 508A, UL 61800-5-1, UL 1741, UL 1699B, UL 1077, UL 489, UL 1449, UL 60947-4-1, IEC 61800-3, IEC 62920, IEC 62109, CISPR 11, CISPR 32, and related ISO product/process requirements.

Environmental & Reliability Testing

Thermal characterization and temperature rise testing; reliability and life-cycle testing; environmental qualification testing; Ingress Protection (IP) testing; accelerated stress and endurance testing; vibration and shock testing (preferred).

Laboratory & Fixture Operations

• Work with purchasing and vendors to procure materials for test fixture design, redesign, and upgrades (wiring, terminal blocks, hardware).
• Coordinate with the in-house panel shop on fixture and panel builds.
• Participate in design reviews for new test fixture development and material specification.
• Support production and service test stands, including maintenance and updates.
• Support laboratory compliance with UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP), ISO/IEC 17025, and ISO 9001:2015; maintain laboratory documentation, procedures, records, and test reports; participate in audits and certification assessments.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Associate degree (2-year) in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant laboratory, test, validation, or power electronics experience that includes:
  • Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, high-voltage differential probes, current probes and transducers, and DMMs; programmable AC/DC power supplies, electronic loads, and regenerative 4-quadrant systems; power analyzers; data acquisition systems, thermocouples, RTDs, and automated switching systems; logic analyzers and communication/protocol analyzers; spectrum analyzers, dynamic signal analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), and arbitrary waveform generators.
  • Experience working safely with three-phase AC systems up to 690 Vac and DC bus systems up to 2000 Vdc.
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting and technical documentation skills; ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
  • Understanding of UL wiring standards.

What Sets You Apart

• 5-10+ years of experience
• Experience with power electronics, motor drives, renewable energy systems, battery systems, EV powertrain testing, or industrial automation.
• Experience with UL certification programs, UL DAP, and ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI testing.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Experience with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or automated test systems.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.