Electrical Equipment Test Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform all tests with minimum supervision, involving knowledge of power and control electronics, difficult circuits, electrical measurements, electrical theory and calculations, testing operations and data acquisition.
• Develop, setup, and execute assigned tests
• Attend and contribute to reviews with leads, engineering, EHS, and others when necessary to review, update, approve and perform proposed functionality tests or similar changes
• Attend necessary safety and qualification training for working on electrical and mechanical test stands.
• Work on and communicate effectively with a cross functional team of technicians, engineers and Safety personnel
• Provide technical expertise as needed to ensure test needs are met
• Ensure all assigned tests are performed and documented properly
• Attend test review/planning meetings as needed

Required Skills:

• Associates degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology or a related technical discipline from an accredited university or college (Or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of Military Technical Training or Electrical/Test experiences)
• Hands on electrical troubleshooting capability and experience
• Understanding and ability to work with complicated electrical schematics, verbal instructions, and / or drawings
• Test Documentation writing/development capability and experience
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Office, PowerPoint)
• Ability to meet physical / safety standards for heavy equipment test operations
• Ability to work weekends and/or on a rotating shift

Desired Skills:

• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in a heavy equipment test related field
• Knowledge of AC / DC theory, Digital Electronics, 3 phase power, electric motor mechanics, electric motor theory (AC/DC), rotating machinery testing, electrical and mechanical test instrumentation, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge and/or training on Pneumatic Systems
• Ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment
• Ability to adhere to standards and do a quality job in a safe and timely manner
• Ability to promote climate of cooperation, such as; leading by example mentoring others in Quality, Safety, Environmental, and Lean philosophies
• Ability to rotate through all or most of the processes, rather than being assigned to a specific task
• Ability to work as part of a team and perform all related duties

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly heavy industrial test environment with work on high HP (1000 KVA), medium voltage (2 KV) and high current (10 KA) systems and heavy mechanical machinery.
• Frequent requirement to lift up to 50 lbs., frequently required to walk, climb, bend, reach outward, and handle materials and tools. Occasionally required to sit, squat and/or kneel.
• While performing duties on this job, the employee is exposed to wet or hot, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level is usually loud. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Varied Work Schedule to meet equipment delivery schedules. Weekend and rotating shift work.
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.