We are looking for a Senior DVT Validation & QA Manager to join our growing team.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the DVT execution plan and provide technical direction to the hardware DVT , firmware DVT, system DVT and mobile App DVT Engineers
- Develop test strategies & plans to assure Enphase s portable energy solutions firmware functions per engineering requirements and design specifications
- Develop and execute test strategies to ensure safety and optimal functionality for Enphase s portable energy solution product to meet worldwide standards
- Design and implement automated test systems in Python and Ruby enabling continuous integration of the firmware development team and regression testing
- Collaborate with the hardware , firmware and systems engineers to assure firmware is designed for test and requirements
- Confer with other Quality Assurance teams, Development and Product Management to participate in project planning and ensure the effective testing of Enphase s products within design constraints
- Use test automation, power meters, oscilloscopes, DC supplies and other lab test equipment to ensure complete functional, efficiency, and safety testing coverage for Enphase s portable energy solution s hardware and firmware.
- Coach and train new members of technical staff on Enphase s test equipment, procedures, and automation software
- Troubleshoot the system failures encountered during DVT and analyze root cause for the failures
- Work with development team to aid fixing the failures encountered during system DVT.
- Responsible for documentation of test plan and test reports
- Read system DVT plan and files as well as system documents to aid troubleshooting during system DVT in tools like JAMA, JIRA
- Database management for test results, test data analysis in Arena either manually or using python-based data analysis script
Skills and Qualifications
- BS/MS Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering
Experience: B.S. and 15+ years experience outside of university or Masters and 12+ years or PhD and 8+ years
- Experience with Lithium-Ion Battery safety, testing and design
- Experience with characterization and qualification of intentional radiators: Wifi , Bluetooth, Cellular, GPS
- Experience with use of Tools like JAMA, JIRA, Agile, DOORs, Polarian and Arena
- 3+ years of Python programming controlling test equipment and analyzing data
- 8 + years experience in a similar (non-academic) role as an embedded software or firmware test/QA engineer
- Experience through the various stages of embedded software or firmware design, implementation, test, deployment, and maintenance
- In depth knowledge of relevant worldwide standards such as UL2743, IEEE 1547, 1741SA, CA Rule 21, HECO SRD 1.1, AS/NZS 4777.2:2015, BIS, IEC 62109, UL1973, and UL9540 standards
- Knowledgeable in worldwide electrical advanced grid functions and faults conditions
- In-depth familiarity with AC grid simulators and solar panel simulators
- High volume product development
