Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

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Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated manufacturing testing specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for strictly adhering to procedures and protocols for testing of solar inverters, converters, and variable frequency drives including power drive modules, basic drive modules, and medium voltage AC and DC drives. This role involves executing functional testing, developing test labs, and establishing test procedure requirements. Additionally, the manufacturing testing specialist will ensure compliance with the company’s quality policy and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

● Promote safety first culture.

● Drive zero test defect culture.

● Candidate must possess the ability to independently troubleshoot equipment and identify solutions by applying technical expertise and product knowledge.

● Perform full functional testing including insulation and Hi-Pot testing, I/O verification, cooling system functionality, and performance testing.

● Drive daily continuous improvement in productivity and product quality by identifying manufacturing issues, developing cost-effective solutions, and overseeing successful implementation into production.

● Participate in the development of processes to ensure manufacturability of equipment, product quality, and successful test execution.

● Develop test plans for inverters and other electrical equipment including identification of required test equipment.

● Prepare and develop routine test reports utilizing engineering test templates.

● Develop and communicate the test design requirements to Engineering for to drive improvement.

● Ensure proper set up and dismantling of equipment by understanding LOTO process per EHS requirements.

● Provide test documentation for approval by manufacturing and engineering management.

● Lead customer witness factory acceptance testing.

● Participate in third party certification testing.

● Develop reports to capture lessons learned and track first pass yield data and provide to manufacturing and engineering leadership.

● Align test methods with respective to IEC and UL standards.

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited university or college with a minimum 3 years of experience in equipment testing.

· Knowledge of electrical equipment manufacturing and exposure to quality, engineering, lean/5S, testing or engineering processes.

· Analytical skillset and systematic approach to problem solving.

Desired Characteristics:

· Customer-focused in product testing and assessing priorities.

· Knowledge of IEC and UL certifications and requirements.

· Demonstrated commitment for process improvement.

· Willingness to work extended hours or modify shift when required.