Traction Inverter Test Engineer

Amentum • Allen Park • 3w ago

Key Responsibilities:

Test Development & Execution:
- Configure and operate specialized test equipment, including high voltage (HV) test cells, battery simulators, 3-phase loads, and environmental chambers.
- Update test sequence programs in AVL and NI LabVIEW.
- Set up and operate data acquisition systems (e.g., oscilloscopes, power analyzers) to capture critical test parameters.
- Prepare and flash microcontroller software and calibrations for devices under test (DUTs).
- Perform testing in strict accordance with documented procedures and safety protocols.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Process and analyze test data, ensuring accuracy and integrity of results.
- Prepare and present detailed test reports to multi-functional teams and leadership.
Lab Operations & Management:
- Provide technical direction and work instructions to lab technicians for test setup and execution.
- Coordinate and lead recurring test scheduling and status review meetings.
- Lead the procurement of new equipment, including defining requirements, vendor interaction, and initiating purchase requests.
- Manage the design and procurement of test fixtures, collaborating with CAD designers and fabrication shops.
- Interface with facility engineering for test cell repairs, maintenance, calibration, and installation activities.

Collaboration & Support:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define equipment and facility resource needs, leading lab upgrade and expansion projects.
- Support lab safety initiatives and promote safe testing practices.
- Contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts to identify and resolve quality-related issues.

The minimum requirements we seek

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
3+ years of experience with validation testing of traction inverters, power electronic devices or other electronics modules
3+ years of experience using electrical test and measurement equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, power meters, voltage/current probes)
3+ years of experience with test data post processing and simulation using a numerical computational tool (e.g. MATLAB, GNU Octave, etc.)

Our preferred requirements

Master’s in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power systems/power electronics
5+ years of experience with validation testing of traction inverters & power electronic devices
5+ years of experience working in an HV laboratory testing environment
5+ years of experience using electrical test and measurement equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, power meters, voltage/current probes)
Expertise developing validation and reliability testing methods for HV traction inverters and power electronic components
Direct hands-on experience testing traction inverters including design verification, environmental and durability testing
Experienced using industry standard test automation software (e.g. AVL LYNX, NI LabVIEW etc.)
Knowledge of high power/high voltage inverter design topologies
Familiarity with HV safety training/standard methodologies
Knowledge of ISO test equipment calibration requirements/practices
Knowledge of Microcontroller operation and interface - CAN based communications
Knowledge of Systems engineering, managing systems interfaces to ensure subsystem robustness
Knowledge of developing Quality disciplines including but not limited to DFMEA, DVP&R
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to understand sophisticated test setups and manage multiple tasks
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, eager to take ownership and deliver results with minimal direction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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