Testing Technician - SR OTHSAL

High Voltage Switch Gear Prototype Tester

Final inspection and testing of high voltage switch gear prototypes, including a variety of electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical tests to ensure unit functions according to specifications and standards or to determine cause of unit failure.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs high voltage testing, such as 60
  
  Hz AC, impulse and chopped wave tests.
• Assists with the setup and testing process for temperature rise testing.
• Assists with the setup and testing process for mechanical endurance testing.
• Assists with the setup and testing process for extreme temperature testing of high-voltage equipment.
• Performs mechanical adjustment operations on circuit breaker components, linkages, and operating mechanisms.
• Compares results with specifications, records test data, and prints test results.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including the replacing of defective wiring and electrical components, and mechanical repairs.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Performs maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical test equipment, gas handling equipment, and test facilities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years related experience in quality control testing.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, technical specifications / standards and wiring schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, customers, and suppliers.
• Must have the ability to use a computer and be familiar with Windows, Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to apply basic statistical skills/knowledge.
• The ability to communicate is necessary for interfacing with mechanical and electrical design personnel and to give direction to employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.