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Test Engineer

Location

Waco, TX (On-site)

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Plant Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary / Objective

The Test Engineer develops and implements testing processes to validate skid assembly performance against customer specifications, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance. Continuously improves test methods and equipment to enhance safety, efficiency, reliability, and product quality.

Essential Functions

• Identifies and interprets customer test specifications and industry standards applicable to skid assemblies and integrated electrical systems.
• Develops acceptance criteria, test reports, and certifications for internal use and for delivery to customers.
• Develops, documents, and implements testing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory codes, and VanTran quality standards.
• Provides training and guidance to technicians and operators on safe and proper execution of test procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations and standards during the testing process, including lockout / tagout, PPE, and electrical safety practices.
• Designs and maintains test fixtures, instrumentation, and equipment required to perform functional, electrical, and performance testing on skid assemblies.
• Maintains test results for electrical, mechanical, and environmental validation tests of products with accuracy and traceability.
• Analyzes test data, troubleshoot failures, and collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Ensures all test equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and safe for use in high-voltage and manufacturing environments.
• Supports customer Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and provide technical explanations of results and processes.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives in testing methods to increase efficiency, repeatability, and accuracy.
• Participates in new product development by designing and validating test requirements for prototypes and pilot builds

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no direct supervisor responsibilities.

Environment / Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with working hours from 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employee is expected to work the necessary hours to complete all tasks on time and to a satisfactory standard.

Travel

Regular travel is not required for this position.

Education and Experience

Benefits

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP / EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.