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High Voltage Test Engineer

Henpen Corporation
  • Charleston, South Carolina
    5 days ago

    Job Description


    High Voltage Test Engineer-
    Job Description Below 


    PURPOSE
    • Ensure all cables undergo electrical testing during production and again before delivery to the client.
    • Guarantee that every cable is electrically tested during manufacturing and prior to handover to the customer.
    • Prepare and issue detailed test plans and final test reports for both customer orders and development projects.
    • Electrical cable testing includes impulse testing, HVAC testing, HVDC testing, PD testing, capacitance testing, loss factor testing, and DC jacket testing.
    • Additional evaluations include selected mechanical and physical tests performed on cable samples or raw materials.
    AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Serve as the technical lead and primary representative for high voltage laboratory testing on assigned cable projects, including coordination with customer representatives.
    • Provide technical leadership within the assigned testing field.
    • Offer expert technical support to high voltage laboratory personnel when required.
    • Calculate equipment requirements and determine appropriate testing parameters.
    • Arrange rental equipment when specialized testing tools are necessary.
    • Coordinate maintenance activities for testing equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.
    • Support and participate in training programs for laboratory staff.
    • Contribute actively to development and innovation projects.
    • Lead project start-up meetings within the high voltage laboratories.
    • Participate in project start-up meetings alongside project teams.
    • Ensure the required test specifications are finalized and approved before testing begins.
    • Lead and supervise the execution of tests.
    • Prepare and issue reports related to development samples.
    • Manage internal document control for technical documentation.
    • Troubleshoot cable-related issues that occur within the factory.
    • Operate high voltage testing equipment when necessary.
    • Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and standardized testing methods.
    • Oversee calibration and maintenance of equipment within the assigned responsibility area.
    • Lead initiatives that improve efficiency and competitiveness in assigned testing fields.
    • Participate in relevant working groups, task forces, and ad hoc teams.
    • Support continuous improvement of laboratory and engineering processes, including standardization of procedures, documentation, workflows, and operational practices.
    • Conduct and support quality control activities such as verification, validation, and uncertainty measurements related to equipment and testing methods.
    • Perform and maintain 5S workplace organization tasks.
    • Apply sound principles of measurement accuracy, precision, and uncertainty.
    • Communicate test results clearly using rigorous scientific and engineering methodologies.
    • Take a leadership role within a test team, with particular focus on high voltage test systems used for XLPE-insulated cable products.
    COMPENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
    • Strong understanding and application of relevant standards, including familiarity with standardization organizations and regulatory bodies related to high voltage cables and accessories.
    • Commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
    • At least 3 years of experience in electrical testing within a manufacturing environment, preferably involving high voltage systems.
    • Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
    PERSONAL
    • Ability to prioritize effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
    • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities, with strong persuasion and analytical synthesis skills.
    • Excellent facilitation and presentation capabilities.
    • Detail-oriented, disciplined, and highly motivated.
    • Organized with a structured, systematic approach to problem solving.
    • Comfortable working in multicultural environments while coordinating multiple testing activities with various stakeholders.
    • Ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization.
    • Results-driven with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
    • Self-motivated and capable of working independently in operational tasks.
    • Customer-focused mindset dedicated to delivering high satisfaction.
    • Ability to travel globally to customer locations, conferences, and other client facilities as needed.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCharleston, South Carolina

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Controlunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Equipment Rentalsunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Field Trialsunmatched
    • Green Businessunmatched
    • HVACunmatched
    • High Voltage (HV)unmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Laboratory Testingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Matrix Managementunmatched
    • Mechanical Testingunmatched
    • Multiculturalunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Persuasion Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Start-Upunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Standards Organizationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Test & Measurement Equipmentunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Test Toolsunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Validation Testingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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