Test Engineer, Equipment Qualification

About the Role

The Test Engineer - Equipment Qualification will lead and execute qualification test programs, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute qualification test programs.
• Perform and execute testing in compliance with quality assurance and safety requirements.
• Prepare test reports using data and results obtained during testing.
• Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Lead complex technical projects, coordinating multi-functional teams to accomplish project objectives while meeting established schedule and budget requirements.
• Support preparation of requests for quotation (RFQs) and project change offers including scope statements, specifications, costs estimate, plans and schedules.
• Identify and define technical issues, risks, and challenges – direct efforts to successful resolution.
• Comply with industry, regulatory, or agency codes and standards pertinent to equipment qualification.
• Collaborate with design engineers to identify design features which require qualification.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as outside labs, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.
• Provides consult to establish qualification strategy for product obsolescence.
• Collaborate with project managers to address risks, estimate cost and schedule.
• Train and coach other engineers.
• Maintain nuclear safety and a safe working environment.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with customers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• EMC
• Seismic Qualifications
• Harsh Environment Qualification
• Mild Environment Qualification

Qualifications

• Testing Knowledge:
• Equipment, Components, and Systems used in Nuclear Power Plants
• Control Cards
• Modems to Breakers
• Switches
• Cables
• Instrumentation & Control Cabinets
• Prior experience working in lab/testing environment (academic or industry lab).
• Mechanical and/or electrical problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, planning skills, and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, self-starter.
• Good judgment and the ability to prioritize a number of diverse tasks.
• Orientation toward achieving Customer Success.
• Effective communication, teaming and team building skills.
• Strong technical writing ability.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at a time.
• Preferred working knowledge of IEEE and Reg Guide standards for Equipment Qualification.
• Preferred experience in the nuclear industry, specifically in nuclear power plant safety/non-safety systems with working knowledge of 10CFR50 Appendix B, NQA-1, and 10 CFR Part 21.

Familiar with the below regulations and standards

• IEEE 323
• IEEE 344
• IEEE C37.82
• IEEE C37.98
• IEEE C37.81
• Regulatory Guide 1.180
• MIL-STD-461
• IEC 61000-4
• EPRI 102323