Electrical Test Engineer

Summary:Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for mechatronic system design, integration and technical support for our diverse customer base.Responsibilities:Provides the sales team and customers with technical support on all electrical products (motors, drives, controllers, and Robot electrical systems);Becomes the Subject Matter Expert for servo drives and controls products and technologies. Assists and supports other engineers in solving complex servo system integration challenges;Tests new products developed at global headquarters including motors, drives and controllers;Assesses compatibility of 3rd party drives and controllers with electric motors. This includes testing, qualifying, and documenting such 3rd party products;Monitors conformity of motors, drives and controllers to North American electrical codes and standards (UL, CSA);Meets with customers to review product requirements, training, and troubleshooting on product design and function;Documents project information for the successful completion of each job. Maintains engineering files containing customer criteria and specifications, schematics, block diagrams, wiring documentation, etc.;Tests motors, drives and controllers to validate performance to customer specifications using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and laser interferometers;Participates in product and project review meetings. Provides input pertaining to product design, system architecture and component selection;Attends product review meetings. Provides feedback pertaining to product design and electrical component selection;Assists in the training and development of engineers within the department.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Prior experience working with electrical testing equipment and instrumentation;Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills;Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;Self-starter with ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and properly prioritize activities;Familiar with office automation tools: MS Office, ERP, CAD;Education & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), MSEE desirable;2+ years’ experience with motion control, automation, robotics, and mechatronics;At least 2 years electrical engineering experience in mechatronics, with specific experience with electric motors,servo drives and closed-loop motion control required;Strong knowledge of electric motors; specifically, AC servo, linear servo, torque, and stepper motors;Programming experience with motion controllers in contemporary programming languages (C++, C#, Python);Strong knowledge of feedback control systems & theory, servo tuning, and sizing;Good knowledge of multi-axis controllers and fieldbus protocols (ModBus, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, etc.).Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites to support system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Travel as needed to support trade shows and industry events. Estimated up to 10% travel.38674452