Electrical Test Engineer

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in our state-of-the-art headquarters in Faribault, MN, safety, and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day. Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we expect this position to play a critical role in achieving our strategic objectives. We are seeking a test engineer who enjoys working as a member of a team to support, improve & drive elements of our quality standards. This position is responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving the test equipment, processes and methodologies used to perform end-of-line verification of new and existing products to ensure the efficient, cost-effective manufacture and test of high-quality products in support of strategic objectives. This position will report to our Quality Leader and will work collaboratively with other parts of the organization and team members to maximize success for Trystar and our customers.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

• Develop, manage test tools, and processes for product testing with a focus on automated testing and results recording.
• Work closely with the frontend development team for functional and application test definition
• Apply methods for estimating the reliability of new designs
• Develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques or other risk mitigation for new customers and parts as needed. Recommend and facilitate optimization for existing processes.
• Ensure functional and technical requirements are met through system testing, regression testing, performance testing, system interface testing, and security testing activities.
• Work across teams to enhance quality functional testing by identifying and helping to implement initiatives that will improve capability and efficiency.
• Improvement of key performance indicators (e.g., first test yield, scrap rate) through equipment and process troubleshooting and data analysis of MES results.
• Mentoring and training hourly associates in proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned processes, including development and rollout of training material.
• Responsible to develop testing standards for products at various points in the manufacturing process to ensure adherence to customer requirements.
• Perform standard testing processes on a variety of equipment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three years’ experience in automated, industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability with LABVIEW
• Ability to read and understand one-lines, schematics, and ladder diagrams.
• Ability to read and verify electrical verbiage/standards and apply it to the product.
• Ability to verify electrical components in a product and use meter equipment.
• Ability to read, review engineering specifications, and blueprints to and determine if product is in conformance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Journeyman Electrician
• Experience 3+ years in electrical or facilities management environments
• Awareness of electrical standards or compliance certifications (UL, ETL, CSA)
• Understand principles of electricity, electrical components, and physics pertinent to, and methods used in testing electric equipment.
• Ability to use the NEC 2020 code book on products to make sure they meet code standards
• Knowledge of Hazards involved in working on or near energized equipment and proper safety precautions.
• Low to High-voltage electrical products, especially in their theory and testing
• PLC programming, industrial control technologies
• Problem solving methodology and root cause analysis
• Machine and gauge capability analyses
• Strong communications skills with excellent teamwork skills to resolve issues/concerns.
• Analytical and computer skills with experience with Epicor ERP / MRP or similar and Microsoft 365.

A highly competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, and a successful 401(k) Plan are just some of the benefits of working at Trystar. Relocation Available.