WL - Test Engineer (Finance)

The Test Engineer role is responsible for the planning and execution of the Engineering
Qualification Test Lifecycle Process, required to objectionably demonstrate that deployed and
delivered WL Products are able to satisfy contractual environmental and operational
requirements.

The Test Engineer is responsible for:

• Design and development of Qualification Test procedures that satisfy contractual
requirements.
• Technical oversight and direct participation in the execution of Qualification Test/s.
• Analysis, summary and documentation of Qualification Test results in a reporting format
that satisfies contractual requirements.
• Maintaining and managing the Engineering test lab area, including the maintenance and
calibration of capital test equipment within that area.
• The scheduling of external qualification lab test facilities
Test Engineer will collaborate with a cross functional product development team, from project
inception to final product delivery to ensure optimal project performance.
Standard office productivity and EDA tools, such as schematic capture, and MS Office will be
used to develop and document formal Qualification Test procedures that conform to contractual
requirements, and may be subject to customer review and approval.
WL products that are subject to Qualification test include motor controllers, Electronic Overload
Relays (EOLR), electromechanical switching devices (contactors, relays, etc.), motor-generator
sets, and bus transfer switches.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop and generate Qualification Test Procedures
• Oversee and directly participate in the formal execution of Qualification testing.
• Generate Qualification Test Reports
• Maintain and manage Engineering test lab area
• Ensure calibration certification of Engineering test instrumentation and measurement
resources are maintained.
• Plan, schedule and procure outside test resource facilities when necessary, as required
• Personally oversee the execution of outside test execution as necessary
o e.g. EMI compliance to MIL-STD-461
• Review Qualification and Design Engineering Test processes and practices for
opportunities to improve quality and/or lower costs.
• Develop qualification test procedure and report templates that may serve as basis for
generating new procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Controls Engineering Manager.

Test Engineer Accountability Reports to Controls Engineering Manager.

Ensures that all work is done in accordance with Customer specifications and Company Policy.
Communicates progress and issues in a prompt manner to the Controls Engineering Manager
as well as to rest of the relevant Engineering team.

Physical Requirements

Job requires sitting at a desk doing normal office work, including phone communications and
using a computer. Also involves standing and walking in an office and a manufacturing facility.
Environmental / Safety / Time Allocation
• Spends approximately 60% of time working at a desk in a normal office environment.
• Spends about 40% of time on work away from desk in an Engineering Test lab environment,
or at an outside Qualification Test lab facility.
• Must wear eye protection and any other required personal protective equipment while in the
Engineering Test lab, as well as the shop floor.

Training / Cross Training / Progression

• Maintains knowledge of latest industry trends and standards to ensure optimal performance
• Cross trains with Rotating Machines group to support motor qualification.
Requirements for this position are to also be engaged in: 5S, Continuous Improvement, On Time Delivery, Routine Total Preventative Maintenance and the submission of Improvement
Ideas.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Education, Training, etc.):

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of test related experience of
electrical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Practical experience with the following MIL SPECs, as applicable to Qualification Test:
o MIL-S-901, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1399-300, Type I
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD Electrical schematic capture, or similar.
• Knowledge of industry recognized drafting and electrical CAD standards.
• Knowledge of industry specifications including NEMA and UL specs and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional team environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and quality.
• Experience working with 480 VAC, 3-phase power systems.
Preferred qualifications:
• Experience working with MIL-DTL-2212 (preferred).
• Knowledge of power systems and / or industrial automation & controls.
• Knowledge of Naval and commercial power systems.
• Experience entering product structure data into ERP systems (Visual Manufacturing is a big
plus).
• Experience with Solid Works 3D modeling.
• Basic PLC skills