Power Electronics Verification Engiener

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own Design Validation Plans (DVPs) for new power electronics products.
• Lead DFMEA activities and translate risks into comprehensive validation test plans.
• Establish traceability between product requirements, test cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Define test methodologies, acceptance criteria, and statistical validation approaches.
• Design and execute qualification testing for power electronics products including:
  • Electrical performance testing
  • Thermal validation and characterization
  • Environmental testing
  • Reliability and accelerated life testing
  • Safety and dielectric testing
  • Communication and controls verification
• Analyze test data, conduct root cause investigations, and document results.
• Generate validation reports for engineering, customers, and regulatory requirements.

Test Lab Management

• Build and manage a product validation laboratory.
• Define equipment, calibration, maintenance, and safety processes.
• Oversee laboratory operations and test scheduling.
• Supervise and mentor test technicians.
• Drive a strong safety culture and laboratory best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with design engineering teams to improve testability and reliability.
• Support compliance and regulatory certification efforts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on end-of-line testing strategies.
• Work with quality teams to support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in power electronics validation, test engineering, reliability engineering, or related areas.
• Experience developing Design Validation Plans (DVPs) and leading DFMEA activities.
• Strong background testing power conversion products such as:
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Inverters
  • DC/DC Converters
  • Power Supplies
  • Industrial Power Electronics
• Experience using power analyzers, oscilloscopes, programmable power sources, electronic loads, thermal cameras, and related laboratory equipment.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and data analysis skills.
• Experience leading projects and working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• HALT/HASS and accelerated life testing experience.
• Renewable energy, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or EV charging experience.
• Experience developing automated test systems using LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of SiC MOSFETs, IGBTs, and advanced power semiconductor technologies.
• Reliability engineering certifications (CRE, CQE) or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to ISO 9001, regulated product development, or quality management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Growth opportunities within an innovative engineering organization.

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