Test Technician

Education Associate’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering OR Equivalent training from two-year technical school with emphasis in electrical applications OR Combined knowledge and experience to equal two years. Review order write-ups, operate components, ensure product quality, work with other areas to ensure quality, and verify units to meet agency approvals.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Test Technician
Location:Delaware, OH - Onsite
Expected Duration of Project: 6+ months contract with high possibility for extension
 
Core Responsibilities

• Must assess product evaluation against NEC and UL/CSA standards
• Review order write-ups, operate components, ensure product quality, work with other areas to ensure quality, and verify units to meet agency approvals
• Performs experience testing and troubleshoots power conversion equipment prior to shipment
• Conducts test following specific test procedures by using measuring instruments and computer test programs
• Documents test results with appropriate information in a complete manner
• Uses measuring instruments, assorted related tools, and computer test program accurately
• Work with Test and Manufacturing Engineers on test equipment development
• Coordinate the development and modifications of test work instructions
• Reads and interprets specific test procedures to properly perform and document test results
• Performs tests to measure strength, durability and maintainability as required
• Collects test data and prepares reports detailing results

 
Installation / Troubleshooting / Repair

• Installs, diagnoses, services and repairs electrical equipment prior to shipment of finished product
• Configure and connect system equipment (switchgear, SCCT cabinets, and power ties), and perform preliminary inspection and tests
• Applies knowledge and ability to use hand tools and operate test equipment according to established procedures
• Reads and understands wiring diagrams to trace electrical circuits and ensure proper operation according to engineered specifications
• Makes repairs as needed in circuitry
• Examines electrical equipment during operating cycles to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks, and loose, noisy or non-functioning parts
• Repairs any problems found to be non-conforming to engineered specification
• Replaces defective parts
• Performs other “fixes”found to ensure the unit is operational at time of shipment

 
Tools / Technical Skills

• Uses measuring instruments, assorted related tools, and computer test program accurately
• Should be knowledgeable in the use of the following equipment:
  • Hypot Tester
  • Multi meters
  • Wave and power analyzer
  • Oscilloscope
• Must be able to read electrical and mechanical blueprints

 
Basic Requirements

• Beginning level of computer skills with knowledge of MS office products such as Word and Excel
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write short correspondence and effectively present information to others in English

 
Education

• Associate’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering OR Equivalent training from two-year technical school with emphasis in electrical applications OR Combined knowledge and experience to equal two years