R&D Senior Testing & Lab Specialist

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This position reports to

R&D Manager

Your role and responsibilities

Assess the needs for equipment, request and manage needed budget, select proper vendors. Follow-up on the procurement process, conduct technical evaluation of the equipment. Coordinate the installation and setup of new equipment in the test lab. Establish relationships with vendors to ensure ongoing support for maintenance, calibration, repairs, and technical assistance as needed. Ensure that all equipment comply with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies. This includes addressing any regulatory requirements related to equipment safety, performance, and environmental impact. Defining test plans to investigate and solve critical product issues, optimize industrialization processes, and verify the compliance of a product according to IEC 61439 standard. Ensures the testing equipment and tools are maintained and meet IEC testing requirements. Instructs and coaches other professionals on test operations and processes. Follows existing and proactively promotes new Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements in the laboratory and acts as an example for other professionals. Searches for new testing tools, analysis methods, and external labs. Proposes improvements in existing test techniques based on experience and knowledge of new trends and equipment. Uses in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects/challenges and thinks independently to challenge traditional solutions.

Qualifications for the role

• bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, with 8-10 years of experience preferably in a research and development (R&D) or product development environment.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies for power distribution equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, and protective devices.
• Experience with designing test plans, conducting experiments, and analyzing data to validate product performance and compliance with specifications specially in low voltage switchgear and its testing requirements.
• Proficiency in test and measurement techniques, including familiarity with testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, and circuit simulators.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations governing electrical power systems and testing procedures (e.g., IEEE standards, IEC standards).
• Analytical skills to interpret test results, troubleshoot issues, and recommend solutions for improving product performance.
• Programming skills is a plus in language such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate within cross-functional teams, document procedures, and present findings to stakeholders.

Benefits

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