Testing Engineer

Test and Validation Engineering (Power Converters – up to MW range) Role Summary This role owns the V&V of high-power converter systems—from early validation strategy to final regulatory approvals across global markets (India, EU, US). Testing Engineer will Support for Ensuring Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Validation Architecture Define end-to-end V&V strategy aligned with certification requirements Develop Design Verification Plan (DVP) & Product Validation Plan (PVP) Ensure traceability from requirements → test cases → certification clauses Support Test Infrastructure Development Build and manage: MW-scale test benches Grid simulators & regenerative load setups Battery emulators for PCS validation Ensure infrastructure supports pre-compliance + certification testing Test Automation & HIL Lead automation architecture: Python / LabVIEW / TestStand frameworks Develop HIL-based certification scenarios: Grid fault simulations Dynamic grid behavior Functional & Performance Validation Validate: Grid synchronization, PLL, power control LVRT / HVRT / anti-islanding Protection mechanisms Perform efficiency, thermal, and dynamic response validation Pre-compliance → certification testing → final approval Act as single point of contact for certification bodies and agencies Standards & Compliance Scope Lead compliance for: Safety standards: IEC 62109, UL 1741 Grid interconnection: IEEE 1547, IEC 61727, IEC 62116 EMC/EMI: IEC 61000 series Efficiency & performance: IEC 61683, EN 50530 Ensure compliance with: Regional grid codes (India, Europe, North America) Certification Planning & Execution Translate standards into: Test cases and validation procedures Design requirements (DFx: DFM, DFS, DFT) Plan and execute: Pre-compliance testing (in-house) Certification testing (external labs) External Lab & Agency Management Interface with: NABL / TÜV / UL-certified labs Regulatory bodies and utilities Manage: Test scheduling, documentation, issue closure Certification timelines and cost optimization Documentation & Technical Files Prepare and review: Technical Construction File (TCF) Test reports, compliance reports Risk analysis (FMEA, hazard analysis) Ensure audit readiness Gap Analysis & Risk Mitigation Conduct: Standard compliance gap analysis early in design Drive: Design changes to ensure first-pass certification success Grid Code Validation (Critical for MW Systems) Validate compliance with: LVRT/HVRT curves Reactive power support Frequency ride-through Coordinate with utilities for grid compliance testing Reliability & Environmental Testing Execute: HALT / HASS Thermal cycling, vibration, humidity Support certification-related environmental requirements Cross-functional Leadership Work closely with: Design, Controls, Firmware teams Influence design for: Testability Certifiability (this is key at senior level) Data Analytics & Reporting Automate: Certification reports Validation dashboards Track: Certification readiness metrics Required Qualifications Education Diploma /B.E./B.Tech Experience 6 + years in: Power electronics validation Certification of grid-connected systems Proven experience with MW-scale converters / PCS / inverters / EV chargers Technical Skills Certification Expertise Hands-on Experience With IEC / UL / IEEE standards Grid compliance testing Experience in: Taking products through full certification cycles Power Electronics Inverters, rectifiers, DC-DC converters Topologies: NPC, Vienna, T-type, LLC, DAB Test & Measurement Power analyzers, oscilloscopes, EMI receivers High-voltage/high-power testing Automation & HIL Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB dSPACE / OPAL-RT / Typhoon HIL Leadership & Behavioural Skills Strong ownership of certification deliverables Ability to challenge design for compliance readiness Stakeholder management (labs, auditors, internal teams) Key KPIs First-pass certification success rate Certification cycle time Number of certification failures/retests Validation coverage Field compliance issues Preferred Experience Solar central inverters / PCS / BESS (1500V systems) EV fast charging systems Global certification exposure (multi-region product launches) Nice-to-Have Experience working with: TÜV / UL / Intertek / CSA labs Knowledge of: Cybersecurity standards for grid-connected systems (IEC 62443)