Traction Inverter Test Engineer

  • Allen Park, MI
  • Posted 6 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Data Acquisition
Adobe Flash
Data Analysis
Reporting
Leadership
Technical Direction
Scheduling
Procurement
SAFE
Root Cause Analysis
Electronics
MATLAB
Octave
Electrical Engineering
Oscilloscope
Power Electronics
Testing
Automated Testing
LabVIEW
Training
ISO 9000
Test Equipment
Microcontrollers
Systems Engineering
Interfaces
FMEA
PPAP
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Management
Teamwork
Collaboration
Communication

Job Details

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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