Test Technician

Job Duties

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for inspecting and testing equipment, working with engineers, assemblers, management for successful testing and troubleshooting and record-keeping of equipment and reporting on project status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup, testing and troubleshooting of low and medium voltage switchgear, ATS’s, circuit breakers, protective relays, and control systems.

• Provide internal technical support to manufacturing, engineering and field service.

• Troubleshoot and assist in configuration of control systems utilizing PLC/HMI control platforms.

• Perform product testing and reporting and documenting of results.

• Assist with redline drawing updates.

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with manufacturers and vendor representatives.

• Projects a positive, professional image of the company in all communications with customers, vendors, and suppliers.

• Stays current with product updates, equipment and technology, code changes, personal certifications and training.

• Develops and delivers training on client applications.

• Supports Factory Witness Testing with customers and suppliers.

• Ensures equipment is safe to use, calibrated and properly configured.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Experience or education in the electrical equipment industry and electrical equipment testing and troubleshooting.

• Ability to learn, or experience with programming PLCs and HMIs.

• Understanding of 3-phase power systems is preferred, including power distribution, AC/DC, Voltage Circuit Theory, generators, circuit protection and practical troubleshooting skill of this equipment.

• Training in electrical theory and technologies. Understanding of low voltage and/or medium voltage electrical equipment is preferred.

• Diesel Power generation related controls and experience, including parallel systems.

• Background in electrical power including low voltage and medium voltage and experience with most types of switchgear testing.

• Reading schematics and blueprints for power, control, automation, engineering and customer technical support.

• Superior problem solving, project management and analytical skills.

• Ability to work safely and diligently in a semi-autonomous environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful):

• This position requires the ability to sit, and bend or stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to operate testing equipment safely and effectively.

• Must have the ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

• PTO/ESST

• Paid holidays

• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance

• Paid Weekly

• Vision and Dental Insurance

• 401K / Life Insurance / STD

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Minimum Education Required

College

Minimum Experience Required

5 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Compensation

$27.50 - $35.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55327

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

3987776

Job Benefits

401K