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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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