Electrical Test Engineer

Electrical Test Engineer

The Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electrical test systems used to validate generator, control system, and related power product technologies. This role provides technical leadership for laboratory testing through the implementation of advanced electrical systems, automation, controls, instrumentation, and data acquisition solutions, ensuring safe, reliable, and accurate product validation while supporting innovation, product quality, and speed to market.

Basic Function

The Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electrical test systems used to validate generator, control system, and related power product technologies. This role provides technical leadership for laboratory testing through the implementation of advanced electrical systems, automation, controls, instrumentation, and data acquisition solutions, ensuring safe, reliable, and accurate product validation while supporting innovation, product quality, and speed to market.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical test systems, data acquisition (DAQ) platforms, and load control systems that support product development, verification, validation, durability, and reliability testing.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and technical documentation to ensure accurate system design, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
• Integrate instrumentation, sensors, controllers, PLCs, HMIs, and communication networks required for laboratory testing and automated system operation.
• Lead the specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new laboratory equipment and test infrastructure to expand testing capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, electromechanical, automation, and control system issues to minimize downtime and maintain laboratory productivity.
• Analyze test data and results to identify performance trends, support product improvements, and drive engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to investigate failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions that improve product reliability and quality.
• Support testing activities related to generators, power electronics, engine systems, energy storage systems, and electronic controls.
• Develop and implement automated test sequences, data collection methods, and monitoring systems that improve testing efficiency, repeatability, and accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on laboratory processes, test methods, reporting systems, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop automated reporting, data visualization, and analysis tools that enhance engineering insights and decision-making.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve laboratory utilization, testing capabilities, safety performance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain laboratory work instructions, operating procedures, and test methods in compliance with company quality standards and applicable regulations.
• Participate in laboratory safety programs and ensure adherence to electrical safety standards, risk mitigation practices, and safe work procedures.
• Support laboratory capital projects, facility upgrades, and expansion initiatives to meet future business and engineering requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve project objectives and business goals.

Relationships and Contacts

Supervisory Relationships:

· As an individual contributor, reports to Sr Manager - Global Development & Reliability Labs, PS

• Dotted-Line Responsibility: May provide technical direction and guidance to technicians, interns, contractors, and project team members.

Organization Relationships:

• Test Lab and NPD Engineering Changzhou China
• Test Lab and NPD Engineering EMEA
• GTL, RTL and ETL Mosel
• NPD / SPD Mechanical Engineering
• NPD / SPD Electrical Engineering
• MEDC Engineering
• Advanced Development

External Business Relationships:

• Equipment and instrumentation suppliers
• Automation and controls vendors
• Engineering consultants
• Certification and regulatory agencies
• Service providers and contractors supporting laboratory operations

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in electrical testing, industrial automation, laboratory engineering, power systems, or a related engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical circuits, instrumentation, control systems, and data acquisition systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMI platforms, industrial controls, and automation architectures.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Credentials:

• Proficiency with engineering design and documentation tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, Visio, or similar software.
• Experience using data acquisition and test platforms such as National Instruments (NI), LabVIEW, Dewesoft, ETAS, Vector, AVL, or equivalent systems.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Codesys-based systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, J1939, Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, or similar technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting generator systems, engine testing, power electronics, energy storage systems, automotive systems, EV technologies, or industrial equipment testing.
• Experience with automated testing, scripting, or software development for test systems.
• Project management experience supporting capital projects, laboratory upgrades, facility improvements, or equipment commissioning.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.
• Experience working within ISO-based quality management systems and laboratory environments.

The Salary range for this position is $76,050.00-$96,050.00. The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.