Electrical Test Engineer

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Longmont, CO, USA
In-Office
116K-164K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Energy • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops and implements electrical hardware tests for new product introduction and manufacturing. Responsibilities include designing test fixtures and harnesses, writing software for calibration and production testing, creating test plans and instructions, analyzing test data, investigating failures, supporting validation, training operators, and coordinating manufacturing readiness, product launches, and corrective actions across engineering and production teams.
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Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com. 

 

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Summary

SENS is seeking a self-motivated Electrical Test Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering team. This individual will work with Engineering and Production to test and release new products, ensuring manufacturing readiness and the highest level of reliability and continuous flow of manufactured product without defects.


Responsibilities

  • Develop novel ways to test electrical hardware and implement tests within software.
  • Develop harnessing, fixturing, or equipment to test electrical hardware.
  • Write software functions used to calibrate, configure and test products in Production.
  • Develop new product test plans and instructions for the Production environment.
  • Document and provide test instructions, test equipment design and configuration, and manufacturing test operator training.
  • Collaborate in planning and prioritization for test planning, design, implementation, and execution phases.
  • Analyze test data to identify patterns, detect anomalies, and provide insights to improve product design.
  • Develop customer-facing product test records
  • Occasionally support Engineering new product validation team to ensure product operates according to specifications.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent in a technical field of study.
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical part drawings.
  • Experience with developing test plans and determining what and how to test.
  • Proven ability to investigate failures, perform root cause analysis, validate corrective actions, and support troubleshooting efforts.
  • Experience working and communicating with test equipment such as voltmeters, data acquisition systems, o-scopes, load banks and similar instruments to make manual and automated measurements.
  • Experience with software programming and basic ability to develop functions and read and step through code to determine where issues exist.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills for articulating technical approaches and progress to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in test and/or new product introduction in a manufacturing environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of critical power genset backup, charger/battery systems or battery monitoring.
  • Advanced software programming knowledge and experience in C#.
  • Experience with manufacturing readiness activities, production ramps, and product launch coordination across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
  • Experience identifying manufacturing defects risks, driving issue resolution, and implementing corrective actions during product launches.
  • Strong Design for Test (DFT) review experience.
  • Experience supporting product test from design release through pilot builds, production qualification, and full-scale manufacturing.


Location: This position is located on-site in Longmont, CO. 


Base Compensation: $116,000 - $164,000 is the projected range of annual base salary for this role depending on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience. 

 

Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.


Closing Date: October 1st. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.


Onsite Perks

  • Free gym with 24/7 access
  • Free Electric Vehicle charging
  • Breakfast and Lunch Café
  • After hours Grab & Go snacks
  • Basketball court
  • Walking paths


Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development 


At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.


We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.


We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
  • 5 or more years of engineering experience
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical part drawings
  • Experience developing test plans and determining what and how to test
  • Ability to investigate failures, perform root cause analysis, validate corrective actions, and support troubleshooting
  • Experience using test equipment including voltmeters, data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, load banks, and similar instruments for manual and automated measurements
  • Experience with software programming and ability to develop functions and read and step through code to identify issues
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with testing and/or new product introduction in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of critical power genset backup, charger and battery systems, or battery monitoring
  • Advanced software programming knowledge and experience in C#
  • Experience with manufacturing readiness activities, production ramps, and cross-functional product launch coordination
  • Experience identifying manufacturing defect risks, driving issue resolution, and implementing corrective actions during product launches
  • Strong Design for Test review experience
  • Experience supporting product testing from design release through pilot builds, production qualification, and full-scale manufacturing
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The Company
HQ: Longmont, Colorado
300 Employees
Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) designs and manufactures high-reliability power-conversion and energy-storage equipment for mission-critical infrastructure. Its products include DC power and UPS systems, industrial battery chargers, generator engine-starting systems, battery monitoring, and redundancy solutions. SENS serves data centers, hospitals, utilities, telecommunications networks, and other industrial and energy-infrastructure operators, helping them protect uptime and reduce operational risk when power is interrupted.

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