Testing Technician

The Testing Technician supports Current Technology's product development efforts as a member of the Reliability Laboratory team. The Reliability Laboratory team is involved in the product development process from circuit design validation, component qualification and reliability testing to various performance and safety testing of finished lighting products and controls. The team also provides engineering support with building prototypes, designing new tests, troubleshooting field returns and failures and writing reports for communication to external customers.

Team members work closely with Current's global engineering team that includes engineers from various US locations, Canada, Mexico and China.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain andmonitortest system oflighting fixtures andcontrols
• Perform standard LED driver validation tests
• Perform specialized LED driver, LED board, lamp, fixture performance tests
• Partner with Engineering to create new testing setupsas LED driver and Controls product lines evolve
• Work with Engineersto help root cause hardware failureson LED drivers and Controlsfrom the field
• Be responsible forthe maintenance of theReliability Labin the Greenvilleoffice
• Set-up, calibrate andoperatea variety of testing systems
• Provide electrical,electronicand mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance for testing equipment
• Enter/uploaddata electronically andmanage variouscomputer upload/communicationproblems
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC programsand hardware
• Follow prescribedLaboratory QMS processes

Additional Responsibilities:

• Have a partinidentifyingand implementing continuous improvement in all testing systems
• Support the upgrade of testing equipment
• Hands-on implementation of projects aimed at improving measurement productivity and quality

Competencies:

• Familiar with basic electrical wiring and common safety practices
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics
• Ability to read mechanical prints and diagrams
• Strongproblem-solvingskills
• Knowledge and experience with soldering electronic components
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written work instructions
• Must be well-organized and excellent with detail
• Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to have good customer service interaction skills

Qualifications:

Required

• Associatesdegree in Electronic Engineering Technologyorothersimilar degree
• 2+years of experience insimilarly situated positions
• Knowledge of fundamental electrical and electronic concepts, practices and procedures applied to testing and measurement equipment,operation,and troubleshooting
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronics equipment or instrumentation including controls
• Must have experience inapplication and use of electronic meters including digital oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems,PC's
• Must have experience with Windows OS & Microsoft Office products
• Have experience working with Data Acquisition Systems
• Working knowledge of test equipment automation with tools such as LabView

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree inElectronic Engineering Technologyorothersimilar degree
• Experience wiring intricate electrical systems
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC programsand hardware
• Computational skills; averages, maximums, minimums

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of hourly rate, benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This hourly rate is $25.00-$30.00

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture whereyou'lllearn and grow through programs and resources like:
• Quarterly company all employee meetings
• Management and Leadership development
• Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
• Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com