Test Engineer
AMSC · Ayer, MA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Review and approve test plans for power-electronic based systems
- Prepare product and equipment for test; execute test plans
- Gather, compile, and summarize data; generate test reports/results
- Troubleshoot and repair product as required
- Construct test equipment according to specified requirements
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production test equipment
- Provide recommendations and documentation to product designers on design improvement
- Train engineers, field service technicians, and new hires on product test, operation of test equipment, and testing safety
- Direct outside subcontractors as required
- Meet production goals
- Make decisions regarding safety and quality
- Take lead in Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) activities with Manufacturing and Engineering
- Direct manufacturing personnel regarding product quality issues
- Recommend tools, test equipment, and safety supplies and initiate requisition for purchase
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 2-year Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent
- Minimum of 4-6 years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing or R&D environments
- US Citizenship
Skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair PCB circuits, small-scale electrical systems, and large-scale electrical systems using fundamental concepts
- Knowledge of the control and operation of IGBT- and Thyristor-based power-electronic power system products
- Demonstrated understanding of test methods for product test using currents up to the 5,000A range and voltages up to the 100,000V range
- Demonstrated awareness of electrical hazards, usage of PPE, and safety procedures
- Able to work independently and provide solid decision making
- Skill in use of manufacturing and electronic test equipment
- Computer literate in word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation-preparation programs
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly both orally and in writing
- Able to lift 75 pounds or exert 75 pounds of force on a regular basis
- Tasks often involve long periods of standing