Qualification Test Engineer

Location: Switzerland - Wettingen

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 600 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A to name a few.

Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.

As a Qualification Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the hands-on preparation, execution, troubleshooting and documentation of testing and qualification activities for Gutor UPS systems, power electronics, components and subsystems.

This is a practical engineering role combining laboratory testing, electrical/electronic engineering and problem solving. You will prepare and operate test setups, perform measurements, analyze test results, troubleshoot failures and support qualification activities in close collaboration with Engineering and Operations, including the internal Test Bay and external test laboratories.

We are looking for candidates with a strong testing background, practical engineering mindset and willingness to continuously develop their technical and qualification expertise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, configure and operate electrical/electronic test setups for UPS systems, or power electronics: componets like semiconductor modules, PCBAs and capacitors.
• Execute functional, electrical, thermal and qualification tests according to approved procedures and engineering requirements.
• Perform measurements using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, data acquisition and temperature measurement equipment.
• Analyze and interpret test results, identify abnormal system behavior and support technical problem resolution.
• Troubleshoot test setups and products, perform initial failure/root-cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain test procedures, instructions, test records and reports, ensuring appropriate traceability of configurations, equipment and results.
• Support test readiness, including verification of test objects, instrumentation, configurations and documentation.
• Support EMC, environmental, climatic, aging and seismic qualification testing at internal and external laboratories.
• Identify, document and support resolution of test deviations and non-conformities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods, laboratory setups and qualification practices.

QUALIFICATON & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, HF/FH qualification, or equivalent technical education in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in testing, verification, validation, qualification, commissioning or a comparable engineering environment.
• Solid understanding of electrical/electronic systems, measurement techniques and troubleshooting.
• Practical experience with laboratory measurement equipment and ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
• Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, railway, automotive or nuclear is an advantage.
• Strong safety, quality and problem-solving mindset.
• Fluent written and spoken English; German and/ or French is an advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Hands-on and technically curious, with a strong interest in testing, troubleshooting and understanding technical problems.
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment, managing changing priorities and unexpected technical challenges.
• Motivated to learn and develop further in qualification activities, with opportunities to build knowledge and expertise in nuclear equipment qualification.