XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed as a FTSE 250 company on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organization where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

In this role, you’ll design electrical hardware and software for automated test equipment (ATE) that tests and validates low-voltage and high voltage power converters. You’ll be working with our Engineering team to define, design and support automated test systems for R&D and Manufacturing environment.

• Design modular and reusable hardware systems for power converters test automation
• Work with cross-functional engineering groups to define test requirements and system definitions from schematics and block diagrams
• Design custom test PCBAs to interface with power converter
• Design rack-based test systems that integrate PCBAs and off-the-shelf equipment to create modular test solutions.
• Create well documented diagrams, bills of materials, and standard operating procedures for test automation systems
• Program ATE systems (Chroma)
• Work with vendors to communicate requirements and ensure proper implementation
• Review SAT (Supplier Acceptance Test) and FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)
• Maintain documentation of test procedures, software design, and system specifications.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies related to manufacturing test.
• Create automated test scripts to improve efficiency and accuracy in testing.

• BS/MS or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or related fields
• 5+ years of relevant working experience designing modular electrical hardware and software for test automation systems in the manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of programming Chroma ATE systems.
• Ability to read electrical circuits and schematics, navigate PCB layouts and understand manufacturer’s product data sheets.
• Experience with industrial buses and protocols (USB, VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, Serial, RS-485, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc)
• Experience supporting deployment of automated test equipment in manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on hardware and software integration experience with automated test equipment
• Experience with automation instrumentation such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, DMMs, signal analyzers, signal generators, multifunction devices (digital and analog).
• Knowledge of Python and Chroma programming language.

WHY WORK FOR US?

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

OUR PEOPLE – OUR POWER

XP Power is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an environment where people are valued, supported and nurtured to deliver their best. Operating globally, we celebrate the cultural differences that exist in the countries in which we do business. Being a truly diverse and inclusive community helps us grow our business through innovation; attracting and retaining talent to engage the people who buy our power solutions. We know that by cultivating the ultimate experience for all our people, they will deliver the same to our customers.