Automation Test Engineer IV - 3111

Job 185: Automation Test Engineer IV - 3112

Due to nuclear site access/or export-controlled project requirements, this role requires candidates must also be willing to work on W2.

Power Electronics Test Engineer – LabVIEW/TestStand & PCB

Location: Wilmington, NC

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – onsite as needed

Contract Duration: 1-year contract (Possible multi-year extension and conversion to Full time based on performance)

Pay Rate: Up to $58/hour 50% Health Insurance (Medical Dental Vision)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; some flexibility available

Hours: 40 hours/week

Position Overview

We are seeking a Power Electronics Test Engineer with strong hands-on experience in analog electronics, digital electronics, LabVIEW, TestStand, printed circuit boards (PCB), and automated test systems.

The engineer will develop manual and automated test programs, test procedures, specifications, inspections, and technical documentation for electronic components and replacement parts used in nuclear power plant applications.

This position requires a strong combination of power electronics knowledge, troubleshooting ability, laboratory testing experience, automated test development, and technical documentation skills.

The engineer will work closely with engineering, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, technicians, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Analog Circuitry
• Digital Circuits / Digital Electronics
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
• Power electronics engineering experience
• Electronics testing and troubleshooting
• Automated and/or manual test development

Key Responsibilities

• Develop manual and automated production test procedures to validate product reliability and functionality.
• Develop automated test programs for electronic components and assemblies.
• Design, verify, and test power distribution, control, analog, and digital electronic systems.
• Support the development and testing of electronic components and replacement parts used in nuclear power applications.
• Develop detailed engineering specifications, test documentation, inspections, and supporting technical documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery of detailed designs and technical support for manufacturing and testing activities.
• Provide power electronics solutions for products and engineering projects.
• Manage technical requirements throughout the electronics product-development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex analog and digital electronics problems and identify root causes.
• Support resolution of technical issues involving current projects, equipment under test, and in-service equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical support to technicians performing laboratory and production testing.
• Work with sourcing, quality, manufacturing, engineering teams, and external suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Support design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test (DFT) activities.
• Develop and maintain engineering and test documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent relevant qualification/experience.
• Minimum 3 years of power electronics engineering experience.
• Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW.
• Experience with National Instruments TestStand.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Experience working with printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Experience developing or supporting electronic testing solutions.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Nuclear industry or nuclear power applications
• Power switching technologies
• Power control circuitry
• Analog electronics troubleshooting
• Digital electronics troubleshooting
• Automated test systems
• Writing automated test programs
• LabVIEW programming
• National Instruments TestStand
• Electronics product design and development
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Design for Test (DFT)
• PCB testing and troubleshooting
• Oscilloscopes
• Logic analyzers
• Electronic measurement and laboratory instrumentation
• Production testing
• Engineering specifications and technical documentation
• Supplier technical coordination

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on electronics engineer who can move comfortably between circuit-level troubleshooting, laboratory testing, automated test development, and technical documentation.

You should be comfortable working with engineers and technicians to investigate problems using equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, while also developing automated test solutions using LabVIEW and TestStand.

Experience supporting highly regulated or high-reliability industries such as nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, or industrial power systems would be valuable.

Additional Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong technical problem-solving ability
• Logical and methodical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and supplier organizations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies and expand technical skills
• Results-oriented mindset

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Candidates should be able to report onsite when engineering, laboratory, testing, or project activities require their presence.

Local or reasonably commutable candidates are strongly preferred.

Interview Process

• One interview round
• Virtual panel interview
• Camera-on interview

Key Skills

Power Electronics | LabVIEW | TestStand | Analog Electronics | Digital Electronics | PCB | Automated Test Systems | Electronics Testing | Circuit Troubleshooting | Oscilloscope | Logic Analyzer | DFT | DFM | Production Testing | Technical Documentation | Nuclear Power