Senior Electrical Test Engineer — Medium Voltage

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Test Engineer — Medium Voltage role is remote within the United States, with hybrid or in-office presence preferred for candidates near Rocklin, CA. Compensation is $120,000–$150,000 per year, with flexibility above that range for candidates who clearly exceed the requirements. The role supports SMA America’s medium-voltage solutions and clean-energy technology business. The engineer investigates field failures through hands-on testing and evidence-based root-cause analysis, then works with cross-functional teams to implement and verify corrective and preventive actions across the product lifecycle. Travel to customer sites, the Rocklin office, and trade shows is approximately 20–30%.

What you'll do

• Lead field investigations of failed medium-voltage transformers, switchgear, and converters
• perform and interpret electrical tests and physical damage analysis
• document investigations using the 8D process and methods such as 5 Why, Ishikawa, and Pareto analysis
• conduct site evaluations and provide technical consultation
• collaborate with headquarters, customer quality, supplier quality, service teams, and suppliers
• monitor corrective actions and confirm effectiveness
• travel approximately 20–30%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior electrical test engineer

medium voltage

electrical testing

failure investigation

root-cause analysis

transformers

switchgear

converters

remote within the us

20–30% travel

sma america

$120k–$150k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus
• medical, dental, and vision options
• HSA contribution on the high-deductible plan
• disability and life insurance
• 16 days PTO increasing with tenure
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) match
• tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Why this role

Hands-on field engineering focused on equipment testing and failure investigation, with approximately 20–30% travel and collaboration with international teams.

About the employer

SMA America is hiring for this role. Industry: Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. Sector: 33.