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Operational Test Engineer
Accepting applicationsGTI Fabrication · Buffalo, NY
Full-Time Mid AIATESicaiate
Posted
6d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid
Country
United States
GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.
We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.
GTI Values: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility
Position Overview
The Corporate Electrical Test Engineer serves as the enterprise Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical testing methods, test systems, and compliance verification across multiple manufacturing and development sites. This role is responsible for ensuring all electrical products meet customer specific specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards through robust test strategies
The position defines, standardizes, and governs electrical test methodologies used for in process testing, final acceptance testing, qualification, and validation. The engineer provides hands on support for troubleshooting test failures, test escapes, and field returns, ensuring alignment between customer requirements, test capability, and manufacturing execution
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Test Strategy & Customer Requirement Compliance
Develop and govern electrical test strategies ensuring full compliance with customer specifications, contracts, and technical requirements
Translate customer electrical requirements into executable test methods, acceptance criteria, and test limits
Ensure electrical tests verify functional performance, safety, reliability, and product robustness under defined operating conditions
Electrical Test Subject Matter Expertise
Act as the corporate SME for electrical testing, including:
Functional, parametric, and performance testing
High pot, insulation resistance, and dielectric testing
Continuity, grounding, and leakage current testing
Environmental and stress testing with electrical verification
End of line and in process electrical testing
Provide onsite technical support to resolve test failures, intermittent issues, and equipment related problems
Technical Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Serve as the escalation point for complex electrical test failures and customer escapes
Lead structured root cause investigations (8D, DMAIC, A3) related to:
Test failures vs. customer specification interpretation
False failures and false passes
Test repeatability and correlation issues
Field failures traced to electrical performance
Develop, document, and track corrective and preventive actions through closure
Electrical Test Equipment & System Engineering
Define technical requirements and specifications for:
Electrical test stations and fixtures
Automated test equipment (ATE)
Data acquisition and logging systems
Support planning, installation, commissioning, and validation of new electrical test systems and automated test lines
Improve test system robustness, safety, repeatability, and throughput across facilities
Standards, Documentation & Customer Alignment
Develop and maintain corporate electrical test standards aligned with customer and regulatory requirements
Create and control technical documentation, including:
Electrical test specifications
Test procedures and work instructions
Control plans and validation reports
Ensure traceability between customer requirements, test steps, and acceptance criteria
Product Validation & Qualification
Support new product introductions by defining electrical validation and qualification test plans
Lead qualification testing for:
New products
Design revisions
Supplier changes
Customer driven requirement changes
Support customer audits, technical reviews, and compliance demonstrations
Data Analysis & Test Performance Monitoring
Analyze electrical test data to detect trends, degradation, and early warning signals
Partner with Quality and Manufacturing to reduce defects, rework, and customer returns
Continuously improve test effectiveness while minimizing unnecessary test cost and cycle time
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Develop and deliver training to operators, technicians, engineers, and quality personnel on:
Electrical test theory and methods
Customer specific test requirements
Safe operation of electrical test equipment
Ensure training records and competency requirements are maintained
Cross Functional Technical Leadership
Provide test expertise to Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management
Support customer communications related to electrical performance, testing strategy, and failure resolution
Lead cross functional improvement initiatives tied to electrical test capability and compliance
Key Deliverables
Customer Compliant Electrical Test Standards
Corporate electrical test standards mapped directly to customer contractual and technical requirements
Electrical Test Method Definition & Validation
Documented electrical test methods with validated accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility (GR&R)
Correlation between lab validation testing and production test results
Root Cause & Corrective Action Documentation
Completed 8D / DMAIC investigations for major test failures and customer escapes
Electrical Test System Capability Improvement
Optimized test fixtures, automation, and software configurations to improve reliability and throughput
Documentation, Standards & Training Materials
Controlled library of electrical test procedures, specifications, and training content
Decision-Making Authority
Technical approval of electrical test equipment, fixtures, and automated systems
Definition and enforcement of electrical test acceptance criteria and customer specific test procedures
Key Cross-Functional Interactions
Safety: Electrical safety compliance, test station risk mitigation, training support
Quality: Customer audits, escape investigations, control plans, compliance reporting
Production: Test execution support, failure troubleshooting, MRB involvement
Product Engineering: Design for testability, requirement interpretation, validation feedback
Supply Chain & Purchasing: Supplier electrical capability assessments and corrective actions
Program / Business Unit Management: Customer reporting, project tracking, escalation support
Success Metrics
Customer specification compliance rate
Reduction in electrical test escapes and field failures
First pass yield at electrical test stations
Accuracy, repeatability, and throughput of electrical testing
Quality, completeness, and traceability of test documentation
Benefits & Perks
GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match (where applicable)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.
GTI Values: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility
Position Overview
The Corporate Electrical Test Engineer serves as the enterprise Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical testing methods, test systems, and compliance verification across multiple manufacturing and development sites. This role is responsible for ensuring all electrical products meet customer specific specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards through robust test strategies
The position defines, standardizes, and governs electrical test methodologies used for in process testing, final acceptance testing, qualification, and validation. The engineer provides hands on support for troubleshooting test failures, test escapes, and field returns, ensuring alignment between customer requirements, test capability, and manufacturing execution
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Test Strategy & Customer Requirement Compliance
Develop and govern electrical test strategies ensuring full compliance with customer specifications, contracts, and technical requirements
Translate customer electrical requirements into executable test methods, acceptance criteria, and test limits
Ensure electrical tests verify functional performance, safety, reliability, and product robustness under defined operating conditions
Electrical Test Subject Matter Expertise
Act as the corporate SME for electrical testing, including:
Functional, parametric, and performance testing
High pot, insulation resistance, and dielectric testing
Continuity, grounding, and leakage current testing
Environmental and stress testing with electrical verification
End of line and in process electrical testing
Provide onsite technical support to resolve test failures, intermittent issues, and equipment related problems
Technical Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Serve as the escalation point for complex electrical test failures and customer escapes
Lead structured root cause investigations (8D, DMAIC, A3) related to:
Test failures vs. customer specification interpretation
False failures and false passes
Test repeatability and correlation issues
Field failures traced to electrical performance
Develop, document, and track corrective and preventive actions through closure
Electrical Test Equipment & System Engineering
Define technical requirements and specifications for:
Electrical test stations and fixtures
Automated test equipment (ATE)
Data acquisition and logging systems
Support planning, installation, commissioning, and validation of new electrical test systems and automated test lines
Improve test system robustness, safety, repeatability, and throughput across facilities
Standards, Documentation & Customer Alignment
Develop and maintain corporate electrical test standards aligned with customer and regulatory requirements
Create and control technical documentation, including:
Electrical test specifications
Test procedures and work instructions
Control plans and validation reports
Ensure traceability between customer requirements, test steps, and acceptance criteria
Product Validation & Qualification
Support new product introductions by defining electrical validation and qualification test plans
Lead qualification testing for:
New products
Design revisions
Supplier changes
Customer driven requirement changes
Support customer audits, technical reviews, and compliance demonstrations
Data Analysis & Test Performance Monitoring
Analyze electrical test data to detect trends, degradation, and early warning signals
Partner with Quality and Manufacturing to reduce defects, rework, and customer returns
Continuously improve test effectiveness while minimizing unnecessary test cost and cycle time
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Develop and deliver training to operators, technicians, engineers, and quality personnel on:
Electrical test theory and methods
Customer specific test requirements
Safe operation of electrical test equipment
Ensure training records and competency requirements are maintained
Cross Functional Technical Leadership
Provide test expertise to Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management
Support customer communications related to electrical performance, testing strategy, and failure resolution
Lead cross functional improvement initiatives tied to electrical test capability and compliance
Key Deliverables
Customer Compliant Electrical Test Standards
Corporate electrical test standards mapped directly to customer contractual and technical requirements
Electrical Test Method Definition & Validation
Documented electrical test methods with validated accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility (GR&R)
Correlation between lab validation testing and production test results
Root Cause & Corrective Action Documentation
Completed 8D / DMAIC investigations for major test failures and customer escapes
Electrical Test System Capability Improvement
Optimized test fixtures, automation, and software configurations to improve reliability and throughput
Documentation, Standards & Training Materials
Controlled library of electrical test procedures, specifications, and training content
Decision-Making Authority
Technical approval of electrical test equipment, fixtures, and automated systems
Definition and enforcement of electrical test acceptance criteria and customer specific test procedures
Key Cross-Functional Interactions
Safety: Electrical safety compliance, test station risk mitigation, training support
Quality: Customer audits, escape investigations, control plans, compliance reporting
Production: Test execution support, failure troubleshooting, MRB involvement
Product Engineering: Design for testability, requirement interpretation, validation feedback
Supply Chain & Purchasing: Supplier electrical capability assessments and corrective actions
Program / Business Unit Management: Customer reporting, project tracking, escalation support
Success Metrics
Customer specification compliance rate
Reduction in electrical test escapes and field failures
First pass yield at electrical test stations
Accuracy, repeatability, and throughput of electrical testing
Quality, completeness, and traceability of test documentation
Benefits & Perks
GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match (where applicable)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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