Test Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Test Engineer has responsibility for the design, installation, maintenance, calibration, repair and operation of the testing equipment. Also has responsibility for training related to test equipment and electrical safety.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Test Department to ensure: effective utilization of resources, equipment calibration, safe work practices, and personnel development.
• Manages installation of new equipment.
• Supervises repairs and calibration of equipment.
• Ensures customer-testing requirements are met.
• Interfaces with customers on witness testing and plant tours.
• Ensures test technicians are trained and equipped to test new controls.
• Ensures site is in compliance with IEEE and ANSI testing procedures.
• Updates or writes testing procedures for new and existing equipment.
• Designs and carry out tests to ensure test methods or equipment are suitable to the application.
• Represent WES GT at trade shows, technical seminars or commercial events.
• Prepares budgeting information for test equipment and calibration costs.
• Provides training to Quality Specialists and Operations employees on electrical and testing issues.
• Works in conjunction with Field Service, Customer, or Customer Reps to resolve field-testing issues.
• Responsible for ensuring electrical safety via the use of: interlocks, PPE, equipment design and application and test methodology.
• Keeps abreast of current state of the art in transformer testing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities
• Demonstrate good judgment and discretion when working with confidential information
• Self-motivated.  
• Strong knowledge of electricity
• Must have a strong knowledge of AC theory and circuits, electrical safety, ISO standards, and quality processes and systems.     

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 
• 3-5 years of experience in the power transformer industry or an equivalent industry  
• 3-5 years of manufacturing and experience conducting electrical tests

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

• Operations Management, including plant Supervision, Quality, Planning, etc.
• Engineering Organization

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Shop floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus