Power Electronics Test Engineer - Actalent : Job Details

Job Title: Power Electronics Test EngineerJob DescriptionAs a Power Electronics Test Engineer, you will be responsible for running electrical power safety tests, processing test results, and generating detailed test reports. You will collaborate closely with the High-Voltage Distribution, Battery, and Power Electronics design teams to develop and execute comprehensive test plans. Your role will also involve identifying and mitigating test execution hazards, and contributing to the commissioning of a new high-voltage test lab.Responsibilities

• Run electrical power safety tests and process test results.
• Develop test plans in collaboration with High-Voltage Distribution, Battery, and Power Electronics design teams.
• Root cause and recreate failures, document test data, and share results with the team to improve designs.
• Build appropriate electrical environments for each unit being tested by coordinating with firmware and hardware teams.
• Develop and run tests to abuse high-voltage/high-current joints and connectors.
• Identify the need for test equipment, specify, purchase, and integrate them.
• Recognize and mitigate test execution hazards.
• Assist in commissioning a new high-voltage test lab with new test chambers.

Essential Skills

• Experience with high voltage (480+ volts) and AC/DC systems.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes.
• Awareness of safety measures and procedures in the lab, including PPE.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering components.
• Experience with test equipment like DMM, Oscilloscope, CAN Analyzer/Logger, Power Analyzer, Insulation Resistance Meter, Hi-pot, High Current/Voltage Source, and DAQ systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other data analysis software.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of hardware and software development processes.
• Effective communication skills and ability to remain proactive and positive in challenging circumstances.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with battery abuse testing, transformer testing, and break testing.
• Working understanding of how grid-tied storage systems function and interact with the grid.

Work EnvironmentYou will work in a lab environment at Deer Creek. The team is leveraging breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capabilities to develop and deploy grid-connected storage at residential, industrial, and utility levels.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.