Test Lab Manager

My name is Bipasa, and I'm reaching out from Intellectt Inc. regarding an exciting opportunity for a Test Lab Manager based in Franksville, WI

Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Test Lab Manager with strong hands-on experience in power electronics validation, verification, reliability testing, and test lab management. The ideal candidate will have experience with power conversion products and the ability to lead technicians/junior engineers in a high-power laboratory environment.

Job Title: Test Lab Manager
Location: Franksville, WI

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the power electronics test laboratory.
• Lead and coordinate design validation, verification, reliability, qualification, and environmental testing.
• Plan and execute testing for VFDs, inverters, converters, UPS, battery systems, EV charging equipment, and industrial drives.
• Lead DFMEA activities and develop Design Validation Plans (DVPs) for power conversion products.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot failures at both component and system levels.
• Oversee laboratory testing using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal cameras, programmable AC/DC sources, electronic loads, high-voltage probes, and isolation amplifiers.
• Support HALT/HASS and other reliability testing activities.
• Supervise and provide technical direction to technicians and junior engineers.
• Ensure laboratory activities follow applicable safety, testing, and industry standards.
• Prepare and review test plans, procedures, technical reports, and validation documentation.
• Analyze test data and prepare reports using Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a Test Lab Manager, Test Engineering, Validation Engineering, or Reliability Engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with power electronics validation and verification.
• Proven experience with power conversion products such as VFDs, inverters, DC/DC converters, UPS, battery storage, solar inverters, EV chargers, or industrial drives.
• Strong understanding of power electronics circuits, failure modes, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with DFMEA and DVP development.
• Experience with reliability, qualification, and environmental testing.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics test equipment and laboratory practices.
• Working knowledge of UL 508A, UL 1741 SA/SB, IEC, IEEE 519, and NFPA 70E standards.
• Experience working with high-power AC and high-voltage DC systems up to approximately 1500 VDC.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, and communication skills.
• Previous experience leading or supervising laboratory personnel.

Bipasa Swain
Sourcing Specialist
7329976610 | Ext: 300
bipasa.s@intellectt.com