What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Machine Test Engineer position at Vastek, Inc.?
Job Title: Electric Machine Test Engineer PVVLocation: Onsite Fargo NDContract: 24 months Job DescriptionJob Description – eMachine PV&V EngineerWorksite Requirement:Onsite role; Metatarsal safety shoes required.Position SummaryThe eMachine PV&V Engineer supports Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) activities for electric machines. The role involves planning and executing PV&V tasks using VISION, collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing tests, documenting results, and ensuring that electric machine designs meet requirements for safety, performance, quality, cost, and reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage PV&V plans and activities in VISION, including creating work requests and reporting Activity Completion Rating (ACR).Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute PV&V activities (analysis, simulation, lab tests, field tests).Interpret and apply standards, specifications, and regulations related to electric machines.Lead and deliver small to medium-scale engineering projects under established project management guidelines.Participate in skill development, training, and professional accreditation activities.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.Create and maintain high-quality technical/user documentation and ensure proper backup of files.Support basic testing, instrument operation, and motor teardown analysis after failures.Assist in planning, production documentation, checklist preparation, test plan tracking, and activity closure in VISION.Required Skills & Experience2 years working with rotating components, electric machines, or electric motor testing.Hands-on experience with electric motors, inverters, and general electrification testing.Proficiency with data acquisition and instrumentation (accelerometers, thermistors, current transducers, VNAs).Strong verbal & written communication skills.Ability to travel up to 25% (driving flying to various labs).Experience with Windchill and Creo (or willingness to learn).Ability to perform or support basic non-standard tests and develop test fixtures.Preferred Qualifications (Makes You Stand Out)Knowledge of electric drive components (inverters, connectors, energy storage).Understanding of electric machine analytical design (load evaluation, electromagnetics, cooling, materials).Experience collaborating across teams and sharing technical knowledge.Familiarity with accelerated test methods.Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance when needed.Experience managing engineering projects for cost, time, and quality.Virtual verification experience.2 years experience using VISION for PV&V planning, scheduling, ACR charting, and activity creation.EMC/EMI knowledge.EducationBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field.Training for VISION usage will be provided.ThanksSuchisuchi@vastekgroup.comCompany DescriptionVastek Inc is managed by a group of dedicated professionals having rich experience of over years in Healthcare, IT consulting and staffing. We are a certified minority owned, Small business company head quartered out of San Diego, with coverage all across United States, Canada, Mexico, Italy and India. We specialize in Engineering, Validation, Regulatory, IT and NON-IT related areas primarily focused on Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences and Medical device companies.