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Quality Engineer Philips Recruiting Services
Wilson, NC5 days ago
| Location | Tarboro, NC |
The Quality/Test Engineer is responsible for overseeing the final test department by executing, analyzing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical test processes for medium and high-voltage power cables. This role ensures products meet applicable standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements through rigorous testing, data analysis, and process control.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Supervise Final Test operators and provide hands-on technical support.
-Perform electrical testing on medium- and high-voltage cables, including PD, AC Withstand, insulation resistance, and continuity testing.
-Perform mechanical and physical testing, including tensile, elongation, and dimensional checks.
-Analyze test results, identify problems or trends, and complete certified test reports.
-Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain high-voltage testing equipment.
-Support quality investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and customer inspections.
-Work with engineering and production teams to improve testing processes, accuracy, efficiency, and overall product quality.
REQUIREMENTS:
-1–3 years of experience in cable manufacturing, high-voltage testing, or a related field.
-Hands-on experience with MV/HV cable testing, preferably PD and AC Withstand.
-Understanding of electrical testing principles and cable insulation systems such as XLPE and EPR.
-Experience with high-voltage test equipment and safety procedures.
-Ability to read and understand technical specifications and industry standards.
-Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED:
-AS/BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
-Experience with Partial Discharge (PD) and AC Withstand testing.
-Familiarity with UL 1072, ANSI/ICEA, and AEIC CS8 standards.
-Experience with ISO 9001 or quality systems.
-Experience troubleshooting and maintaining high-voltage test equipment.
-Experience with data analysis, SPC, or statistical tools.
-Experience supervising or leading test/production operators.
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