Test Engineer Power Electronics Traction Inverters

Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week
Location: Newark, CA
Salary: $110-115k

Our client is seeking a Test Engineer to support validation and testing activities for high-voltage traction inverter systems used in electric vehicle applications. This individual will work in a laboratory environment performing test setup, execution, troubleshooting, data analysis, and validation of power electronics systems.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and has a strong foundation in electrical engineering, power electronics, and laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute verification, validation, characterization, and reliability testing of traction inverter systems and related components.
• Configure and operate laboratory test equipment and inverter test benches.
• Perform functional, performance, thermal, environmental, efficiency, and fault-injection testing.
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data, identifying issues and trends.
• Support hardware bring-up activities, debugging, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Document test procedures, results, observations, and engineering findings.
• Assist with root cause investigations and validation of corrective actions.
• Support development and maintenance of automated test scripts and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support product development and validation efforts.
• Follow laboratory safety requirements, including high-voltage testing procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-op programs, or academic research projects. (Level may be adjusted based on candidate experience.)

Understanding of:

• Power electronics fundamentals
• Three-phase power systems
• Electric motors and motor drives
• Electrical measurements and circuit testing

Experience using laboratory test equipment, including:

• Oscilloscopes
• Digital multimeters (DMMs)
• Power supplies
• Electronic loads
• Power analyzers
• Current and voltage probes
• Data acquisition systems (DAQs)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Traction inverter testing
• Electric vehicle powertrain systems
• Motor control systems
• High-voltage electrical systems
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools.
• Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, or automotive communication protocols.
• Exposure to EMC, environmental, durability, or reliability testing.
• Understanding of inverter topologies, gate drivers, MOSFETs, IGBTs, and/or SiC power devices.

Salary Range

• $110,000 - 115,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.