Test Engineer -Quality Control

Position Summary:

The 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.

 Key Responsibilities

Supervision: responsible for Supervision of the Final Test operators as well as technical (hands-on testing and diagnostics) and procedural (ensuring cables are tested per specification and industry standards).

Testing and Validation: perform electrical testing, including:

• Partial Discharge (PD) testing
• AC Withstand testing
• Insulation resistance and continuity testing

Conduct mechanical and physical tests:

• Tensile strength and elongation
• Dimensional verification
• Validate cable performance against applicable industry standards (UL 1072, ANSI/ICEA S-97-682, ANSI/ICEA S-94-649, AEIC CS8)

Process Control & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to documented quality control procedures and test methods 
• Monitor critical test parameters and identify deviations or anomalies 
• Support nonconformance investigations and corrective actions (RCA, CAPA) 
• Maintain traceability of test results to material lots and production runs

Equipment & Calibration:

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot high-voltage test equipment 
• Ensure all test instruments are calibrated and maintained per schedule 
• Assist in validation and commissioning of new test systems.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Record, analyze, and interpret test data for compliance and trends to ensure Certified Test Reports are completed on time.
• Support internal audits and customer inspections with accurate documentation.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability 
• Support implementation of new testing methods or technologies 
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues

Education

• AS/BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Equivalent experience in cable testing environments may be considered)

Experience

• 1-3 years in cable manufacturing, high-voltage testing, or related field
• Hands-on experience with MV/HV cable testing (PD, AC withstand preferred)
• Familiarity with industry standards ((UL 1072, ANSI/ICEA S-97-682, ANSI/ICEA S-94-649, AEIC CS8)

 Skills Required

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking 
• Effective communication with cross0functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of electrical test principles and insulation systems (XLPE, EPR) 
• Experience with high-voltage test equipment and safety practices 
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and test standards 
• Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001 preferred)
• May require shift work or overtime based on production demands

• In summary, This role bridges engineering, quality, and production, ensuring every cable released has been validated electrically, mechanically, and procedurally before reaching the customer.