Staff Design Validation Engineer

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Sr. Design Validation Engineer located in Taiwan Taipei Wugu Site. The role performs the responsibility for product design testing in Tier 1 customer's PSU/BBU/ESS/PCU Projects request.

What a typical day looks like:

• Ideal Candidate prefer has deep understanding of Switched-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and own knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS) / Battery Backup Units (BBU).

Key Responsibilities

• Test Planning and Strategy Development:

--- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, product management, manufacturing)

--- Define testing requirements and objectives

--- Develop comprehensive test plans (methodologies, resources, timelines, success criteria)

--- Identify and implement best practices for testing processes

• Test Design and Implementation:

--- Design and develop test fixtures, automated test scripts, and setups for SMPS and BMS/BBU systems

--- Create detailed test cases and procedures based on specifications and standards

--- Ensure calibration and maintenance of all test equipment

• Execution of Testing:

--- Conduct various tests (functional, performance, thermal, environmental, safety)

--- Perform capacity and cycle testing on battery systems

--- Measure and analyze output voltage, current, ripple, and noise levels in SMPS

• Data Analysis and Reporting:

--- Analyze test results and document findings in detailed reports

--- Identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement

--- Present findings to stakeholders with actionable recommendations

• Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution:

--- Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues in SMPS and BMS/BBU systems

--- Collaborate with design engineers for troubleshooting

--- Conduct root cause analysis for failures and implement corrective actions

--- Compliance and Standards Adherence:

--- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., UL, IEC, ISO)

--- Stay updated on changes in standards and incorporate them into practices

--- Identify opportunities for process improvements

--- Implement new testing technologies and tools

• Documentation and Knowledge Management:

--- Maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, procedures, results, and lessons learned

--- Contribute to internal knowledge bases and best practice guides

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Qualifications

• Education:

--- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field

• Experience:

--- 5-10 years in testing SMPS and BMS/BBU systems

--- Proven experience in leading testing projects and teams

• Technical Skills:

--- Strong understanding of SMPS design principles and testing methodologies

--- In-depth knowledge of BMS/BBU functionality and safety standards

--- Proficiency in test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads, environmental chambers)

--- Familiarity with automated testing tools and software code customization (C/C++, Python, VBScripts)

• Soft Skills:

--- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

--- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

--- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory compliance testing (e.g., UL, CE, FCC)

• Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing procedures and standards

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Bitbucket).

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Social Insurance (Labor Insurance, NHI, Labor Pension)
• Group Insurance (Life Insurance)
• PTO

Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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