Lab Manager - Power Electronics

The Lab Manager will lead the engineering test laboratory supporting development of a new 50–150 kW, three-phase AC-to-high-voltage DC power converter. This role is responsible for building and managing a team that executes product verification, performance characterization, design validation, reliability testing, and production test development.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include building and leading the test team, establishing laboratory capabilities, owning the verification program, leading product validation and troubleshooting, validating protection and safe operation, managing qualification activities, developing test automation and data systems, leading production test development, managing laboratory safety and operations, managing execution and resources, and driving continuous improvement.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of three-phase AC systems, DC power systems, electrical protection, power quality, thermal performance, and electrical safety, as well as experience with high-voltage/high-current test equipment, precision power analyzers, oscilloscopes, differential probes, current probes, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Significant experience in power electronics testing, validation, or engineering laboratory operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and coordinate complex test programs
• Experience testing power converters, inverters, power supplies, or comparable high-power electrical equipment
• Strong understanding of three-phase AC systems, DC power systems, electrical protection, power quality, thermal performance, and electrical safety
• Experience with high-voltage/high-current test equipment, precision power analyzers, oscilloscopes, differential probes, current probes, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems
• Proven ability to establish structured test plans, manage test execution, analyze results, and drive corrective actions
• Experience with test automation, instrumentation integration, scripting, or automated data analysis
• Strong organizational, technical communication, and cross-functional leadership skills

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Medical plan choices
• Employee assistance program
• Employer health savings account contributions
• Retirement plan options
• Paid parental leave