Job Description
Electrical Test Engineering Manager
Fontana, CA (Onsite)
Up to $130,000 (negotiable) base salary + 10% bonus
Direct Hire
Direct Hire
Overview
A global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineering Manager to lead electrical testing operations supporting the production of PDUs, switchgear, and enclosure-based power distribution systems for data center infrastructure.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused heavily on electrical testing execution, troubleshooting, and team management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will come from a power equipment, switchgear, or substation testing background and have experience leading technical teams in high-power electrical manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of 8–10 test engineers and technicians
- Oversee all electrical testing activities for enclosure-based power systems
- Manage testing schedules and coordinate with Engineering and Production teams
- Support final product testing and front-end panel testing activities
- Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and root cause analysis
- Review and approve test procedures, reports, schematics, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and testing protocols
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve testing efficiency and quality
- Support hands-on functional and power testing when needed
Testing Scope Includes
- Medium-voltage switchgear and breakers
- Protective relays and relay panels
- Power distribution systems within enclosures
- Communication systems and HMIs
- Panelboards and automatic transfer switches
- HVAC and auxiliary electrical systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in electrical or power equipment testing
- Strong background in switchgear, relays, breakers, substations, or enclosure systems
- Experience leading or managing test engineering or technician teams
- Hands-on experience with AC/DC functional and power testing
- Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems
- Knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards, and electrical safety practices
- Technical degree or equivalent experience in an electrical or power-related field
- NETA certification is a plus
Why Apply?
- Direct hire opportunity with a growing global manufacturer
- Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
- High-impact role supporting rapidly growing data center infrastructure projects
- Strong leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
- Opportunity to lead testing operations in a cutting-edge power manufacturing environment
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fontana, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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