Power DQA Engineer (ESS)
Core
System-level Design Quality Assurance and validation for Energy Storage System (ESS) products throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC hardware/system validation engineer (ESS)
Builds
Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and related power electronics for commercial and residential applications.
Domain
Renewable energy storage, power electronics, battery management systems (BMS), and grid interaction.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
system-level validation, reliability engineering, failure analysis (FA), root cause investigation, FMEA/DFMEA, statistical analysis, test plan development, BMS validation, high-power thermal validation, environmental testing, problem-solving
Preferred skills
residential/commercial ESS experience, BESS experience, solar energy storage, hybrid inverters, battery/BMS analyzers, high-power test systems, grid interface knowledge, UL/IEEE/IEC standards familiarity, RMA/field analysis
Technologies
oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, electronic loads, power supplies, data loggers, thermal chambers, battery cyclers, CAN, RS-485/Modbus, Ethernet
Responsibilities
Develop test plans and qualification criteria for ESS reliability, functionality, performance, safety, and system integration; Validate ESS architectures including battery packs, BMS, PCS/inverters, EMS, and power distribution; Perform system integration testing for charge/discharge, grid-connected operation, backup power, and recovery scenarios; Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigation for NPI and field issues; Collaborate with EE, ME, FW, BMS, and manufacturing teams to drive quality improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC