Traction Inverter Test Engineer

Traction Inverter Test Engineer

PFO00061Z

On Site

Allen Park, Michigan, United States

Full time

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