Test Technician-2nd Shift

Test Lab Technician

Grid solutions, part of GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technology and accelerate the energy transition.

The Test Lab Technician is responsible for performing pre-tests and electro-electronic or electromechanical tests routinely on equipment, complying with the safety regulations inherent to the activities performed. Prepares final reports and keeps records of the tests performed in computerized database.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Testing functional performance of circuit breakers, including electrical and mechanical functions, leak tests, high voltage tests, and visual and dimensional inspections.
• Performing mechanical adjustment operations on circuit breaker components, linkages, and operating mechanisms.
• Comparing results with specifications, recording test data, and printing test results.
• Performing electrical trouble-shooting and minor repairs, including the replacing of defective wiring and electrical components, and mechanical repairs.
• Frequently supporting production during repair procedures.
• Analyzing test results on defective units and reporting on nonconforming products.
• Conferring with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Reviewing test reports from other test technicians and maintaining the test reports files.
• Calibrating test instruments according to specifications.
• Performing maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical test equipment, gas handling equipment, and test facilities.
• Ensuring the product will meet customer requirements in regards for finished goods.
• Documenting work performed by filling out proper forms.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Ability to work evening shift and overtime as needed.

Education and/or experience:
Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year of related experience in quality control testing or electrical panel wiring.

Desired characteristics:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as test standards, inspection and test procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively, write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be articulate and professional, with good interpersonal skills because of frequent customer witness tests in the test lab.