Job Title: Test Technician
Location: Delaware OH (Onsite)
12 months+ Contract
Duties:
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
· 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
Skills:
· 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
· Should be knowledgeable in the use of the following equipment: hypot tester, multi meters, wave and power analyzer, and oscilloscope.
· Must be able to read electrical and mechanical blueprints.
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