Power Conversion Test Engineer (Dev/Research Engineer 3)

Dev/Research Engineer 3 - (88989-1)
Chillicothe, IL
6 months

Job Description
The Power Conversion Test Engineer works closely with the power conversion validation team to understand the technical risks that are being evaluated with a given test. This role will primarily execute detailed test plans in the Electrification" lab. SAFETY is the highest priority program and the individual who secures this role will have a responsibility to "be their brother's keeper" in the lab, looking out for their team members safety also. The priority for the modular PCS product, which this role will be performing various validation tests to support, will fall close behind in priority. This role will not only execute the hands on testing, this role will be responsible for making test requests for lab resources needed at least one to two weeks in advance of the start of the test, ensuring that data quality documentation is up-to-date for the test zone being utilized, and submitting continuous improvement ideas for ways to improve safety, quality, and/or test efficiency.
Job Duties
The Power Conversion Test Engineer works closely with the power conversion validation team to understand the technical risks that are being evaluated with a given test. This role will primarily execute detailed test plans in the Electrification" lab. SAFETY is the highest priority program and the individual who secures this role will have a responsibility to "be their brother's keeper" in the lab, looking out for their team members safety also. The priority for the modular PCS product, which this role will be performing various validation tests to support, will fall close behind in priority. This role will not only execute the hands on testing, this role will be responsible for making test requests for lab resources needed at least one to two weeks in advance of the start of the test, ensuring that data quality documentation is up-to-date for the test zone being utilized, and submitting continuous improvement ideas for ways to improve safety, quality, and/or test efficiency.

Day-to-Day Activities Include
- Wear all required personal protective equipment as required in the lab at all times while in the lab.
- Abide by all safety protocols for this job role.
- Make detailed test requests for the lab resources that will be needed one to two weeks ahead of the start of a test.
- Perform hands-on testing in the lab.
- Ensure that all data quality processes are followed before and during testing.
- Perform data analysis and post test reporting as required.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least 5-7 Years of Full-time work experience (outside of academia)
- Candidate must currently reside in the United States
- Canidate must be able to be on-site and start by absolutely no later than March 16th, 2026
- Job cannot be performed remotely.

Top Candidates will also have:
- Test execution experience with chargers, invertors, high voltage systems, or complex systems like engines, drivetrains, transmissions, etc.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Make detailed test requests for the lab resources that will be needed one to two weeks ahead of the start of a test.
- Perform hands-on testing in the lab.
- Ensure that all data quality processes are followed before and during testing.
- Perform data analysis and post test reporting as required.

Reason/motivation for request:
- Addition or Backfill

Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Why this Role?
- The individual in this role will be testing cutting edge technology in new products supporting AI data centers.

Typical task breakdown:
- The Power Conversion Test Engineer works closely with the power conversion validation team to understand the technical risks that are being evaluated with a given test. This role will primarily execute detailed test plans in the Electrification" lab. SAFETY is the highest priority program and the individual who secures this role will have a responsibility to "be their brother's keeper" in the lab, looking out for their team members safety also. The priority for the modular PCS product, which this role will be performing various validation tests to support, will fall close behind in priority. This role will not only execute the hands on testing, this role will be responsible for making test requests for lab resources needed at least one to two weeks in advance of the start of the test, ensuring that data quality documentation is up-to-date for the test zone being utilized, and submitting continuous improvement ideas for ways to improve safety, quality, and/or test efficiency.

Day-to-Day Activities Include:
- Make detailed test requests for the lab resources that will be needed one to two weeks ahead of the start of a test.
- Perform hands-on testing in the lab.
- Ensure that all data quality processes are followed before and during testing.
- Perform data analysis and post test reporting as required.

Interaction with team:
- The Power Conversion Test Engineer works closely with the power conversion validation team to understand the technical risks that are being evaluated with a given test. The test engineer also works closely with the lab support team to inform them of the resource requirements needed in order to successfully complete the testing. (voltage levels, power levels, instrumentation needs, etc.)
Team Structure
- This role will be part of the power conversion validation and test execution team. This team is responsible for determining a new product’s technical risk and developing validation plans to mitigate that risk. This role will be running these validation tests, analyzing the data, and authoring post test summaries.

Work environment:
- Lab work environment. Collaboration with employees in other parts of the building is typical. Collaboration virtually with other parts of the world also common.

Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 2-7 years
Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes, if internship experience was directly applicable to the job experience and skills needed for this role.
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role:

Top 3 Skills
Demonstrated passion for SAFETY.
Demonstrated attention to detail, observation skills.
Demonstrated ability to Analyze Data effectively.

Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- At least 2-7 years of previous relevant hardware testing experience. Someone with only software testing experience will NOT be considered.

(Desired)
- Demonstrated ability to ensure test data quality expectations are met and documented appropriately.

Soft Skills
(Required)
- Ability to communicate well with engineering peers to acquire critical information needed to successfully execute the power conversion validation testing.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:
- Anyone who we cannot absolutely certain understands and agrees with the importance of putting SAFETY FIRST in their job moment-by-moment in the lab.
- Arrogance. Anyone who demonstrates that he/she already has all the answers

Travel Requirement: none
Export Control Requirements: NO

Ravi Teja
615-219-6196
[email protected]