Power Systems Test Engineer
Permanent in Rugeley

• Strong emphasis on lab-based testing, electrical testing, and fault finding.
• Hands-on work with electronic systems, ensuring that power electronics systems are tested thoroughly for functionality, reliability, and safety.
• Work on general electrical systems in addition to power electronics
• Validation and troubleshooting of systems such as power converters, motor drives, and electrical systems for marine and defence industry applications
• Engage directly with hardware, diagnose complex issues, and provide feedback to improve the performance and reliability of products.

  Key Responsibilities

  Lab-Based Testing & Validation

  • Lead hands-on testing of power electronics and electrical systems in a lab environment, ensuring systems perform according to specifications and safety standards.
  • Develop and execute test plans, including functional and performance testing for power converters, motor drives, and other related systems.
  • Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power analyzers, and signal generators to conduct precise measurements and validate system performance.
    Electrical Testing & Fault Finding
• Perform electrical testing on both low-voltage and high-voltage systems, identifying issues and ensuring that systems are safe and functional under various operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot system faults, diagnose complex technical problems, and implement effective solutions to ensure optimal system performance.
• Troubleshoot system faults, diagnose complex technical problems, and implement effective solutions to ensure optimal system performance.

System Integration & Support

• Support the integration of power electronics into larger systems, testing the compatibility and performance of systems when combined with other components.
• Collaborate with engineers to validate designs through testing and provide input on potential product improvements based on test outcomes.
• Set up and maintain test rigs, ensuring the accuracy and safety of all testing operations.

Lab Maintenance & Safety

• Manage the test lab environment, ensuring that all equipment is maintained, calibrated, and ready for testing activities.
• Ensure all testing procedures follow relevant health and safety protocols, particularly when dealing with high-voltage equipment.
• Set up and maintain test rigs, ensuring the accuracy and safety of all testing operations.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed test reports, documenting testing procedures, outcomes, and any identified issues or inconsistencies.
• Write technical documentation that outlines test results, troubleshooting steps, and suggestions for system improvement.
• Communicate findings to both internal teams and customers, providing clear recommendations for system adjustments and future enhancements.

Customer Support

• Provide technical support during customer-facing activities, including field testing and installation, ensuring that systems perform to customer expectations.
• Assist in customer troubleshooting, offering hands-on solutions and advice to resolve technical issues in deployed systems.

Qualifications / Skills Required

Education

• HND, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronics Engineering, or a related field with a focus on electrical testing and electronics systems.
  Experience
• Proven experience in power electronics testing, fault finding, and lab-based testing of power converters, motor drives, or other complex electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience with lab-based equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, and power analyzers.
• Familiarity with electrical testing on both low-voltage and high-voltage systems, including diagnostics and fault resolution.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of power electronics, electrical systems, and converter topologies.
• Expertise in electrical testing, including the ability to interpret test data, troubleshoot issues, and suggest corrective actions.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, with the ability to analyze data and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in fault-finding and problem-solving, particularly in a lab environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to produce detailed technical reports and collaborate with engineering teams.
  Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working on power systems or electrical systems in industries such as Marine, Defense, or Aerospace.
• Hands-on experience in the integration of power electronics into larger systems, testing systems under real-world conditions.
• Knowledge of safety protocols in lab environments, particularly when working with high-voltage and high-power equipment.
• Proficiency with simulation tools to validate designs before physical testing.