Automation Test Engineer Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist with any Programming, Controls & Hardware Projects.
• Plan, manage, and execute projects that support high-power test activities for large UPS systems, PDUs, STSs, and energy storage solutions.
• Define and maintain test procedures, acceptance criteria, and documentation for functional, performance, and load testing.
• Oversee the use, configuration, and maintenance associated with test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and system-level issues during testing and startup.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead all testing activities with an uncompromising focus on safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and company safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for high-energy systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, audits, and continuous reinforcement.

Lean 5S & Continuous Improvement

• Implement and sustain 5S standards within test areas to ensure organization, efficiency, and safety.
• Apply Lean principles to improve test flow, reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve first-pass yield.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to test efficiency, quality, and cost.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to align projects that meet the design intent in Test.
• Engage with Facilities teams to plan power availability, cooling, space layout, grounding, and infrastructure needs for high-power testing.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing scalable and repeatable test strategies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop ATEs, MEs and technicians in high-power testing best practices.
• Establish clear expectations, training plans, and performance metrics for the ATE team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and technical excellence.