Junior Power Electronics Test Engineer

Job Description

Junior Power Electronics Test Engineer | Infinitum

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Infinitum, a company revolutionizing electric motors through patented printed circuit board (PCB) stator technology. This role is a crucial link between our Electronics, Test & Integration, and Manufacturing teams. You will ensure the comprehensive testing, debugging, and validation of power conversion systems. Your work directly contributes to developing lighter, more efficient, and more sustainable motors for a cleaner future across various applications.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Austin, TX

• Team: Electronics Team; links with Test & Integration and Manufacturing
• Mission: To ensure comprehensive testing, debugging, and validation of power conversion systems, from test bench operation to field failure diagnosis.
• Tech Stack: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, electronic loads, Altium, NI LabVIEW

What You’ll Actually Do
• Test Bench Operations: Build and operate power electronics test benches to facilitate thorough product evaluation of motor drives and power converters.
• Performance Testing: Conduct functional, performance, and stress testing on various power products, including AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC converters.
• Measurement Validation: Perform detailed laboratory measurements to validate design performance across key parameters like voltage, current, power, efficiency, and thermal characteristics.
• Failure Analysis: Diagnose failed field equipment and conduct comprehensive root cause analysis to identify underlying issues.
• Documentation & Safety: Create and execute robust test plans and procedures, meticulously documenting all results, failures, and corrective actions, while ensuring safe high-voltage testing practices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, demonstrating an early career understanding of basic power electronic converters.
• Experience: Coursework or hands-on experience in power electronics, coupled with proficiency in using standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and electronic loads.
• Skills: Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets, strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities, and an understanding of electrical safety protocols for high-voltage systems.
• Bonus: Hands-on experience with motor drives in a lab environment, knowledge of motor drive control theory, and professional PCB design experience, particularly with Altium.