Test Engineer

Sanmina-SCI

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in testing power distribution equipment
  • Familiarity with testing equipment like insulation resistance testers and winding resistance meters
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and diagnostic tests on MV Products like winding and insulation resistance
  • Carry out dielectric tests to verify insulation integrity
  • Accurately record and analyze test data, preparing detailed Certified Test Reports
  • Support Factory Acceptance Tests, demonstrating equipment performance
  • Identify and diagnose equipment malfunctions using root cause analysis
  • Perform maintenance checks on lab instrumentation and tools
  • Strictly adhere to high-voltage safety protocols and use appropriate PPE

Benefits

  • Full-time employment status
  • Opportunity to work in an ITAR-regulated environment
  • Collaborative team-oriented work culture
  • Engagement with cutting-edge testing technologies
  • Exposure to international regulatory standards like IEC and IEEE
Full Job Description
Job Title: MV Test Engineer
Job Type:Full-time

Job Summary:
TheTest Engineeris responsible for executing comprehensive electrical and mechanical tests onMV Products. This role ensures that all manufactured units meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and international regulatory requirements such asIEC andIEEEbefore dispatch. You will work closely with the production teams to troubleshoot failures and maintain high-accuracy testing environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Routine & Diagnostic Testing:
    • 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 detailedCertified 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 ofPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)and adherence toLockout/Tagout (LOTO)procedures.

Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree inElectrical Engineeringor a closely related technical field.
  • Experience: 5 years+ of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or testing environment for power distribution equipment.
  • Technical Knowledge:
    • Familiarity with testing equipment like insulation resistance testers, winding resistance meters, and secondary injection kits Such as Omicron, Doble, Megger, TM1600,...etc.
  • Soft Skills: 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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