Test Engineering Manager

Dallas, TX, US • Posted 12 days ago • Updated 2 days ago
Full Time
No Travel Required
On-site
$50 - $55/hr
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Skills

  • Electrical Testing | AC/DC Testing | Protective Relays | MV Switchgear | MV Breakers | Arc Flash | Relay Protection | Power Distribution | Electrical Schematics | HMI | NEC | IEEE | NETA | Test Procedures | Test Reports | Electrical Safety | Team Leadership

Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead electrical testing activities for medium-voltage power distribution and protection systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with AC/DC functional testing, protective relays, medium-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage breakers, and arc-flash systems, along with experience leading test technicians and maintaining testing schedules, procedures, documentation, quality, and safety standards.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of electrical test technicians.

  • Plan and maintain testing schedules in alignment with project and production requirements.

  • Monitor testing progress daily and gather status updates from test technicians.

  • Review project specifications and establish appropriate testing procedures.

  • Review test plans and schematics with test technicians before testing begins.

  • Review completed test reports and testing schematics for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.

  • Maintain test documentation and ensure completed reports and schematics are properly uploaded to project folders.

  • Develop, maintain, and improve electrical test procedures, work instructions, and testing forms.

  • Maintain and review electrical testing equipment inventories.

  • Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to testing and quality failures.

  • Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, quality, and turnaround time.

  • Ensure test technicians follow established testing standards, procedures, and electrical safety requirements.

  • Investigate and report quality failures and testing incidents.

  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe testing work areas.

  • Perform hands-on electrical testing of protective relay panels, medium-voltage switchgear, and medium-voltage breaker systems.

  • Perform AC/DC functional testing and verification of protection and control systems.

  • Test communication systems and HMI components associated with relay panels.

  • Perform testing on panelboards, automatic transfer switches, fire alarm systems, air-conditioning systems, and other power-distribution equipment.

  • Work closely with Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Production, and Quality teams.

  • Perform additional testing and engineering responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

Required Qualifications

  • Technical degree or equivalent education in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field.

  • 7–10 years of relevant electrical testing experience, with 8+ years preferred.

  • Hands-on experience performing AC/DC functional testing.

  • Experience testing:

    • Protective relays

    • Medium-voltage switchgear

    • Medium-voltage breakers

    • Arc-flash systems

    • Relay protection panels

    • Power distribution equipment

  • Previous experience leading or managing a team of electrical test technicians.

  • Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures.

  • Knowledge of applicable NEC and IEEE standards/codes.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and project specifications.

  • Experience developing and reviewing electrical test procedures and test reports.

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and team-leadership abilities.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • NETA Certification is a plus.

  • Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems and power distribution.

  • Experience with relay communication systems and HMI components.

  • Experience with testing documentation, quality procedures, and work instructions.

  • Experience in electrical manufacturing, switchgear, power systems, or industrial testing environments.

 

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  • Dice Id: 10378866
  • Position Id: 527193
  • Posted 12 days ago
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