Power Electronics Verification Engiener

Power Electronics Validation, Verification & Reliability Engineer (Test Lab Manager)

Location: Franksville, WI (Onsite)

Overview

Join a growing engineering organization developing next-generation power electronics products for industrial and new energy applications. This position will lead the validation, verification, and reliability efforts for advanced power conversion technologies, including DC/DC converters, variable frequency drives, renewable energy systems, and other high-power electronic products.

This is a highly visible role that combines hands-on testing, product validation, reliability engineering, and laboratory leadership. The engineer will own the validation strategy from requirements through qualification testing while building and managing a world-class product test laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

Validation & Verification

• Develop and own Design Validation Plans (DVPs) for new power electronics products.
• Lead DFMEA activities and translate risks into comprehensive validation test plans.
• Establish traceability between product requirements, test cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Define test methodologies, acceptance criteria, and statistical validation approaches.

Test Execution & Analysis

• Design and execute qualification testing for power electronics products including:

• Electrical performance testing

• Thermal validation and characterization

• Environmental testing

• Reliability and accelerated life testing

• Safety and dielectric testing

• Communication and controls verification

• Analyze test data, conduct root cause investigations, and document results.

• Generate validation reports for engineering, customers, and regulatory requirements.

Test Lab Management

• Build and manage a product validation laboratory.
• Define equipment, calibration, maintenance, and safety processes.
• Oversee laboratory operations and test scheduling.
• Supervise and mentor test technicians.
• Drive a strong safety culture and laboratory best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with design engineering teams to improve testability and reliability.
• Support compliance and regulatory certification efforts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on end-of-line testing strategies.
• Work with quality teams to support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in power electronics validation, test engineering, reliability engineering, or related areas.

• Experience developing Design Validation Plans (DVPs) and leading DFMEA activities.

• Strong background testing power conversion products such as:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

• Inverters

• DC/DC Converters

• Power Supplies

• Industrial Power Electronics

• Experience using power analyzers, oscilloscopes, programmable power sources, electronic loads, thermal cameras, and related laboratory equipment.

• Strong technical writing, documentation, and data analysis skills.

• Experience leading projects and working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• HALT/HASS and accelerated life testing experience.
• Renewable energy, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or EV charging experience.
• Experience developing automated test systems using LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of SiC MOSFETs, IGBTs, and advanced power semiconductor technologies.
• Reliability engineering certifications (CRE, CQE) or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to ISO 9001, regulated product development, or quality management systems.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone with a strong combination of:

• Power electronics expertise.
• Validation and reliability engineering experience.
• Hands-on laboratory and testing background.
• Ability to lead validation programs from concept through product release.
• Experience supporting industrial, renewable energy, electrification, or advanced power conversion products.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Growth opportunities within an innovative engineering organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Franksville, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Full company benefits. Health, dental, vision, 401K, company bonus, etc.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franksville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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