Electrical R&D Lab Technician - Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WI
About The Position
The Electrical R&D Lab Technician supports engineering development, validation, and troubleshooting. The role builds and maintains electrical test setups; operates electrical test equipment; collects measurement data; troubleshoots electrical and electromechanical systems; and maintains a safe, organized laboratory. The technician works with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and system engineering teams on prototype builds, rack and system integration, failure analysis, and engineering testing, following electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), calibration, documentation, and laboratory operating procedures. The position applies developed job knowledge and company procedures to moderately complex assignments, resolves routine problems, works under limited supervision, and generally receives instructions only for new assignments. It is onsite, primarily at an HPE partner or customer office in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required, with relevant technical training or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 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 and arc-flash hazards, grounding, and safe energized troubleshooting.
- Hands-on wiring, cable fabrication, crimping, soldering, connector installation, termination, and basic electrical rework skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical systems and identify shorts, opens, wiring errors, grounding issues, and failed components systematically.
- Knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition, including sensor installation, measurement techniques, and accurate recording of test results.
- Basic understanding of electromechanical systems, including motors, pumps, fans, relays, contactors, breakers, sensors, actuators, and control circuits.
- Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in an electrical, electronics, engineering, manufacturing, or test laboratory environment.
- Experience supporting engineering test setups, prototype builds, equipment bring-up, validation testing, and failure analysis.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain electrical test setups.
- Operate electrical test equipment and collect measurement data.
- Troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical systems.
- Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment.
- Support prototype builds, rack and system integration, engineering testing, and failure analysis with engineering teams.
- Follow established electrical safety, LOTO, calibration, documentation, and laboratory operating procedures.
- Maintain test records, equipment calibration status, laboratory procedures, and wiring documentation.
- Communicate test results and safety concerns to engineering teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Programs and resources for personal and professional development and career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
