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EE Test & Validation Engineer

Oakdale, Minnesota Full-time, on-site Reports to the VP, Product & Engineering

DMX Power is seeking a hands-on Electrical Test & Engineering Technician to test, troubleshoot, evaluate and support production of inverters, inverter/chargers and related power electronics. This on-site role combines safe high-voltage laboratory work, practical electrical troubleshooting, accurate documentation and close collaboration with Engineering and Operations.

Key responsibilities

Electrical testing & troubleshooting

  • Set up and perform functional, performance and high-voltage electrical tests on power conversion products using approved procedures and appropriate protective equipment.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and electronic failures at product, assembly and component level; isolate root causes and communicate findings.
  • Operate multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads and other laboratory equipment; verify test setups and record results.
  • Support engineering validation, prototype builds, first-article testing, production test failures and product qualification activities.
  • Evaluate returned products (RMAs), reproduce reported problems and assist engineers with corrective actions and retesting.
  • Safely move, position and secure heavy inverter assemblies using appropriate lifting aids, team lifts and handling procedures.
  • Follow electrical safety procedures for energized equipment, stored energy, high-voltage AC/DC circuits, grounding and lockout/tagout where applicable.
  • Inspect test fixtures, leads, connectors and equipment before use; stop and escalate unsafe conditions or unexpected test behavior.
  • Maintain an organized, safe and functional laboratory and manufacturing test area.
  • Record test data, failure symptoms, troubleshooting steps and repair outcomes; support clear work instructions and engineering documentation.
  • Communicate issues, test status and technical observations clearly to engineers, technicians and production personnel.

Qualifications

What you bring

Required

  • Associate degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics, or a closely related technical discipline.
  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in an electrical/electronics laboratory, manufacturing operation, test facility or similar technical environment.
  • Solid electrical/electronic fundamentals; ability to read schematics, follow test procedures and safely use electrical test instruments.
  • Experience with high-voltage testing or troubleshooting; strong safety judgment, documentation skills and clear verbal/written communication.

Preferred

  • Experience with inverters, inverter/chargers, power supplies, battery systems, AC/DC power conversion or similar DMX Power products.
  • Experience with PCBAs, component-level fault isolation, test fixtures, electrical safety standards and manufacturing test processes.