MV Test Engineer

Sanmina-SCI

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Experience with insulation resistance testers, winding resistance meters, and secondary injection kits
  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
  • US Citizenship or lawful permanent residency required due to ITAR regulations

Responsibilities

  • Perform standard routine tests on MV products, including winding and insulation resistance
  • Carry out dielectric tests for insulation integrity
  • Record test data, analyze results, and prepare Certified Test Reports
  • Assist in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with customer inspectors
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
  • Conduct daily checks and basic maintenance on lab instrumentation
  • Follow high-voltage safety protocols and use PPE

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with manufacturing teams
  • Opportunity to enhance problem-solving skills in a hands-on setting
  • Exposure to high-voltage testing and certification processes
  • Contribution to ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance
  • Engagement with customer inspections and third-party auditing processes
Full Job Description
MV Test Engineer

The Test Engineer is responsible for executing comprehensive electrical and mechanical tests on MV Products. This role ensures that all manufactured units meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and international regulatory requirements such as IEC and IEEE before dispatch. You will work closely with the production teams to troubleshoot failures and maintain high-accuracy testing environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform standard routine tests on MV Products such as winding and insulation resistance, turns ratio (TTR), vector group verification, and no-load/load loss measurements, Primary injection, secondary injection tests, CB Tests,
  • High Voltage Operations: Carry out dielectric tests such as applied voltage (separate source) and induced overvoltage withstand tests to verify insulation integrity.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Accurately record all test data, analyze results against design parameters, and prepare detailed Certified Test Reports.
  • Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT): Support the Test Lead in demonstrating equipment performance to customer inspectors and third-party auditors.
  • Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose equipment malfunctions or test failures using root cause analysis; collaborate with engineering to implement technical fixes.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily checks and basic maintenance of lab instrumentation (power analyzers, impulse generators) and ensure all tools are within their calibration window.
  • Safety Compliance: Strictly follow high-voltage safety protocols, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
  • Familiarity with testing equipment like insulation resistance testers, winding resistance meters, and secondary injection kits Such as Omicron, Doble, Megger, TM1600,...etc.
  • High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to high-voltage hazards, noise, and varying temperatures.
  • Manual dexterity required for handling testing cables, tools, and heavy electrical components.


This position deals with ITAR facilities and applicants must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

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