Electrical R&D Lab Technician - Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WI

Electrical R&D Lab Technician
- Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WI

This role has been designed as “Onsite” with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE partner/customer office.

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The Electrical Lab Technician supports engineering development, validation, and troubleshooting activities by building and maintaining electrical test setups, operating electrical test equipment, collecting measurement data, troubleshooting electrical and electromechanical systems, and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment. The technician works closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and system engineering teams to support prototype builds, rack and system integration, failure analysis, and engineering testing while following established electrical safety, LOTO, calibration, documentation, and lab operating procedures.

Applies developed knowledge of the job skills, company policies and procedures to complete a wide variety of difficult assignments/tasks. Thorough understanding of the general/technical aspects of the job. Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature and require ordinary problem resolution. Works under limited supervision and normally receives no instruction on routine work and general instructions given for new assignments.

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required, with relevant technical training or equivalent hands‑on experience. 2+ years of hands‑on experience working in an electrical, electronics, engineering, manufacturing, or test laboratory environment preferred.

Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, including AC/DC circuits, voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, and basic three‑phase power. Ability to safely use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, current probes, power analyzers, insulation testers, and AC/DC power supplies. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, engineering drawings, and equipment specifications. Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including LOTO, PPE, shock/arc‑flash hazards, grounding, and safe energized troubleshooting practices.

Hands‑on skills in wiring, cable fabrication, crimping, soldering, connector installation, termination, and basic electrical rework. Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical systems and systematically identify shorts, opens, wiring errors, grounding issues, and failed components. Experience supporting engineering test setups, prototype builds, equipment bring‑up, validation testing, and failure analysis. Knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition, including proper sensor installation, measurement techniques, and accurate recording of test results.

Basic understanding of electromechanical systems, including motors,…