Engineering Test Specialist

About Espey: Come join us at Espey, where we're shaping the future. As industry leaders in manufacturing high-quality power conversion solutions, we specialize in serving mission-critical military and rugged industrial sectors for use in the most harsh & severe environments. With over 90 years of experience, Espey is synonymous with innovation and reliability, providing essential power supplies and transformers that ensure the safety of our military personnel. As a publicly traded company on the NYSE (ESP), we're committed to excellence across all facets of our operation, from design and development to testing and manufacturing. Located in the vibrant city of Saratoga Springs, NY, just 30 minutes from the state capital and within easy reach of major metropolitan centers like New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Espey offers a unique opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. If you're ready to shape the future and embark on a fulfilling career adventure, join us at Espey. Let's build together!

About the job: Embark on a new career journey to shape the future as an Espey Engineering Test Specialist, where you will be part of a team crafting transformers & power supplies destined for military and industrial products. The Engineering Test Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by executing tests that thoroughly evaluate unit performance and functionality according to customer specifications. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify testing requirements, develop test plans, execute test cases, and analyze results to drive improvements in product quality. Unlock your operational skills and production finesse by testing products that protect today’s military.

Engineering Test Specialist Key Responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Complete test setup, troubleshoot issues, collect data, complete analysis and prepare recommendations for next steps.
• Operate thermal chambers and vibration tables to test ruggedized equipment for military and industrial readiness
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate hardware functionality, performance, and reliability
• Produce acceptance test procedures, qualification test procedures, work instructions, and other pertinent documentation by using product specification and design documentation methodology.
• Collaborate with product managers, specialists, designers, drafters, and quality assurance teams to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive test strategies
• Design, implement, and execute testing frameworks and tools to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency.
• Identify and report defects using a systematic approach, including detailed descriptions and reproduction steps.
• Perform root cause analysis for identified issues and work closely with development teams to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance overall product quality.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing tools to drive innovation and efficiency in testing efforts.
• Analyze existing test equipment to determine test setups, needed improvements, and next steps
• Specify and recommend new test equipment & procedures when needed
• Complete test setup, troubleshooting, data collection and analysis; drafts and submits test reports for customer submittals
• Determine test requirements to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, monitor, and operate high voltage electrical systems including, but not limited to, transformers, switching stations, circuit breakers and stored energy systems
• Review and analyze a variety of engineering data, proposals, customer specifications, documents, & reports to determine testing requirements; provides input into proposals as needed.
• Consult with design specialists to ensure that specified engineering criteria are suitable for the proposed application, and recommend revisions, as appropriate.
• Prioritize personal responsibility for safety and the safety of internal customers by continuously and proactively correcting unsafe conditions/behaviors

Required Qualifications:

• Education & experience qualifications in any combination of:

o High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum 2 years’ experience as an engineering test lab or electronics test technician in an industrial setting, or

o High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years’ experience as a Navy Nuclear Electronics Test Technician, or

o Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with minimum of 1 year experience as an engineering test lab or electronics test technician in an industrial setting

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to work full time
• Must be US citizen with ability to secure a US Government security clearance; Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to export controlled data.
• Travel is required and dependent on customer needs; up to 10% annually
• The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent field or equivalent military experience
• Experience in working in manufacturing or production environments supporting military or industrial products
• Proven experience in software & hardware testing, including test planning, test case design, and test automation.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations & mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Experience with performance testing tools and methodologies
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required by production schedules.

Perks at Espey:

• Pay Rate Range $25.00 - $35.00, overtime eligible
• Four – day work week
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance with Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K Retirement Plan
• Flexible spending account & Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Direct, hands-on experience with products for the US military

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.