Test Engineer Power Electronics Traction Inverters

Irvine, CAfull timeOn Site

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Alten Technology Test Engineer at Alten Technology supports validation and testing of high-voltage traction inverter systems for electric vehicles. The role involves test setup, execution, troubleshooting, data analysis, and validation of power electronics systems in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Execute verification, validation, characterization, and reliability testing of traction inverter systems and related components.
Configure and operate laboratory test equipment and inverter test benches.
Perform functional, performance, thermal, environmental, efficiency, and fault-injection testing.
Collect, organize, and analyze test data, identifying issues and trends.
Support hardware bring-up activities, debugging, and troubleshooting efforts.
Document test procedures, results, observations, and engineering findings.
Assist with root cause investigations and validation of corrective actions.
Support development and maintenance of automated test scripts and data acquisition systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support product development and validation efforts.
Follow laboratory safety requirements, including high-voltage testing procedures.

Qualification

0-2 years of engineering experienceUnderstanding ofPower electronics fundamentalsThree-phase power systemsElectric motors and motor drivesDigital multimeters (DMMs)Power suppliesElectronic loadsPower analyzersTraction inverter testingElectric vehicle powertrain systemsMotor control systems

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
0-2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-op programs, or academic research projects. (Level may be adjusted based on candidate experience.)
Understanding of:
Power electronics fundamentals
Three-phase power systems
Electric motors and motor drives
Electrical measurements and circuit testing
Experience using laboratory test equipment, including:
Digital multimeters (DMMs)
Power supplies
Electronic loads
Power analyzers

Preferred

Traction inverter testing
Electric vehicle powertrain systems
Motor control systems
High-voltage electrical systems
Experience with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools.
Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, or automotive communication protocols.
Exposure to EMC, environmental, durability, or reliability testing.
Understanding of inverter topologies, gate drivers, MOSFETs, IGBTs, and/or SiC power devices.

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Alten Technology

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