Test Engineer -Quality Control

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

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

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.