Hyosung HICO LTD. · 5 months ago
Test Lab Engineer
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHyosung HICO LTD. is seeking a Test Lab Engineer who will perform testing of power transformers and lead the final testing of units to gain acceptance of test results with customers. The role involves planning and administering tests, coordinating engineering activities, and ensuring compliance with specifications while maintaining positive customer relations.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Plans and administers environmental, operational, or performance tests on PTD products and systems
Designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test-control apparatus and equipment
Coordinates and directs engineering activities concerned with the development, procurement installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, telemeter, record, and reduce test data
Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations
Review customer test specification and implement appropriate product testing to meet the customers’ requirements utilizing applicable quality assurance and manufacturing department procedures
Observe and monitor production operations and test equipment to ensure process and product conformance to specifications and make or direct necessary adjustments
Ensure appropriate application of electrical power tests such as the following: ration tests, polarity and phase relation, resistance, insulation resistance, insulation power-factor, losses and excitation, impedance voltage, temperature rise, lightning impulse, switching impulse, applied voltage, induced voltage, discharge, noise, equipment loss, and tap changer testing
Analyze and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals or other information required to determine specifications, inspections procedures, testing requirements and certification methods
Confers with engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems, such as product or systems malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretations considering such factors as conditions under which test was conducted and instrumentation, procedures, and phase of test used to obtain and record data
Provide leadership for customer testing; maintain positive customer relations and support
Perform and/or coordinate repairs on components, assemblies, and testing equipment for compliance to specifications
Evaluate testing equipment and make recommendations for the purchase, installation, and maintenance
Perform calibration and TPM tasks as needed to maintain production testing and compliance
Provide leadership, direction and technical support to test technicians
Maintain and complete testing and production schedules as requested by the customers
Practice 6S and adhere to all safety rules, guidelines and safe working practices
Safely operate test equipment, material handling and lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, motorized scissors lifts and work platforms as required to maintain a safe work environment
Promote a culture of process control and quality excellence by providing effective leadership for problem solving, failure investigations, and implementing appropriate countermeasures
Support and assist the Test Engineering Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager as needed
Support and make recommendations to improve Company policies and procedures
Further the goals and positive, professional image of the (Department/Division) Department by effective dealings with customers and other internal departments
Know HICO’s Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and their impact in the workplace
Perform other duties as assigned
Perform test equipment and tool inspections and calibration as required
Perform other duties as assigned in support of ongoing business activities which include but are not limited to: the ISO-9001 program, daily and routine manufacturing and QC inspection issues, and lean manufacturing initiatives, internal audits, customer visits or field assessments, testing issues or general QA/QC procedural matters
Assist with on-the-job training in the areas of testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technological field, plus 2 – 5 years' relevant experience in transformer testing in heavy industries or utilities, or equivalent education and experience
Broad knowledge of applicable Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Department procedures
Broad knowledge of electrical power tests such as the following: ration tests, polarity and phase relation, resistance, insulation resistance, insulation power-factor, losses and excitation, impedance voltage, temperature rise, lightning impulse, switching impulse, applied voltage, induced voltage, discharge, noise, equipment loss, and tap changer testing
Developed math and electrical engineering skills
Developed verbal and written communications skills
Broad knowledge of and experience in using inspection tools, instruments and equipment
Developed computer skills for entering and retrieving data
Company
Hyosung HICO LTD.
Hyosung HICO, Ltd.
201-500 employees
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