Automation Test Engineer / Manufacturing Testing Specialist
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PDS Tech
Imperial, PA (In Person)
$108,659 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Added on 4/7/2026
Automation Test Engineer / Manufacturing Testing Specialist
Location
Imperial, Pennsylvania
Job type
Contract/Temporary
Salary
$52.24/Hour
Category
Engineering - Electrical
⚡ Manufacturing Testing Specialist - Power & Energy Systems
Onsite | Imperial, PA | 1st Shift (7:00am-3:30pm) | $52.24/hour
Make an Impact in the Global Energy Transition
Join a world‑class manufacturing environment supporting a leader in the global energy industry, where quality, innovation, and safety power everything we do. This is an exciting onsite opportunity for a Manufacturing Testing Specialist who thrives at the intersection of electrical engineering, product testing, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and safety of advanced power electronics used around the world.
🌍 About the Role
As a Manufacturing Testing Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance for solar inverters, converters, and variable frequency drives. You'll execute and lead functional testing, collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams, and help shape testing processes that support safe, efficient, and reliable energy solutions.
This role is ideal for an electrical engineering professional who enjoys technical problem‑solving, working hands‑on with equipment, and driving improvements in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
🔧 What You'll Do Each Day
Champion a safety‑first mindset and support a zero‑defect testing culture
Perform full functional testing, including:
Insulation and Hi‑Pot testing
I/O verification
Cooling system functionality
Performance and compliance testing
Independently troubleshoot electrical equipment and apply technical expertise to resolve issues
Develop, execute, and refine test plans for inverters and other electrical equipment
Prepare detailed test reports using established engineering templates
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and manufacturability
Collaborate with engineering teams to communicate test results and design improvement requirements
Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), IEC, and UL standards
Lead customer witness factory acceptance testing and participate in third‑party certification testing
Track first‑pass yield data and capture lessons learned to inform future improvements
✅ Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
3+ years of experience in equipment or manufacturing testing
Knowledge of electrical equipment manufacturing processes
Strong analytical skills with a structured approach to problem solving
Ability to work independently in a hands‑on, onsite manufacturing environment
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
Experience with power electronics, inverters, converters, or variable frequency drives
Familiarity with IEC and UL certification requirements
Electrical troubleshooting experience and comfort using electrical testing instruments
Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer‑focused mindset and ability to collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams
Flexibility to work extended hours or adjust shifts when needed
💼 Why Join Us
Opportunity to work onsite with cutting‑edge power and energy technologies
Be part of a culture that values safety, quality, collaboration, and innovation
Make a meaningful contribution to products that support the global energy infrastructure
Work alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing leaders who are passionate about excellence
🚀 Ready to Power the Future?
If you're an electrical engineering professional who enjoys hands‑on testing, technical challenges, and making a real‑world impact, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career—where your expertise helps shape the future of energy.
Pay Details:
$52.24 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Similar remote jobs
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