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UPS/Inverter Test Engineer
Location: Clevedon, Somerset
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented UPS/Inverter Test Engineer to join their growing team. This pivotal role will focus on the testing, inspection, and fault diagnosis of UPS systems, inverters, battery tripping units, and related power equipment. You will ensure that all equipment meets rigorous quality standards and customer specifications, contributing directly to product performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities for the UPS/Inverter Test Engineer job based in Clevedon, Somerset:
- Testing and inspecting Battery Tripping Units, Inverters, and UPS Systems.
- Performing capacity testing on batteries and FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) to customer specifications.
- Testing both manufactured and bought-in equipment to agreed internal standards.
- Conducting fault finding down to component level on both through-hole and surface mount PCBs.
- Maintaining and calibrating test equipment in line with company and industry standards.
- Evaluating both new and existing equipment to ensure performance and compliance.
- Supporting the development and documentation of testing standards and procedures.
- Participating in cross-functional troubleshooting and contributing to root cause analysis and resolution.
- Providing detailed feedback to Design and Engineering teams, participating in design review meetings.
- Ensuring high quality standards are met and all relevant documentation is maintained.
Qualifications and Experience Required for this UPS/Inverter Test Engineer job based in Clevedon, Somerset:
- Proven experience in testing UPS systems, inverters, or similar power electronic equipment.
- Strong fault-finding skills, including down to component level on PCBs.
- Experience in conducting FATs and capacity testing on batteries is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, load banks, and signal generators.
- Understanding of industry standards and quality control processes.
- A qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a proactive attitude.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and innovative company at the forefront of power electronics and system reliability.
If you have the skills and experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak with Nick for more information.
