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        Traction Inverter Test Engineer
- Amentum (Allen Park, MI)
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             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 
 
 
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