Electrical Technician - Contract
About The Position
Electrical Technician in the Power Electronics team at CFS will work under the direction of the Lead Electrical Test Technician. Responsibilities include receipt, installation, configuration, testing, validation, and commissioning support of prototype and production level power electronics-based converter systems and DC battery storage systems at a large scale for SPARC to produce fusion power. Responsible for tactical implementation of tasks within the power electronics team and also support cross functional teams with technical and tactical needs. Aid in the development, assembly, and operation of new test platforms and will report test results and data to the design responsible engineers. This role is on-site at Devens, MA for system installation & commissioning and at Somerville, MA for advanced development prototype testing. Daily interface with the power electronics team will open opportunities to further technical skill set and ability to solve complex problems with various sub-systems.
Requirements
- Associateâs degree in electrical technology or a related field in technology or equivalent certification or extensive experience with Electrical systems
- 5+ years of Electrical Experience demonstrating hands on installation, testing and validation
- Experience working with Low Voltage (<1000V) AC & DC systems over 120 Volts
- QEW training in Low Voltage, Medium Voltage systems and Arc Flash Safety
- Experience with control hardware and programmable logic controllers
- NEC / NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety
- Experience working with Medium Voltage (>1kV up to 35kV)
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
Nice To Haves
- Lifting operations experience Knowledge of assembling sub-systems and prototype systems
- Experience with highly complex electrical systems
- Experience with fast-paced and dynamic construction, manufacturing, or assembly/integration builds
- Experience working on complex electromechanical and/or mechanical systems
Responsibilities
- Individual contributor in electrical sub-system and system level testing and validation, knowledge in controls and programming is a plus
- Ability to understand electrical schematics, general layout drawings, simulation results, specifications and engineering reports
- Perform repeated sub-system level inspection, installation, configuration, and commissioning
- Experience working as part of a team on advanced development and system implementation is a plus
- Proactively procure or build all tools, fixtures, or manipulation equipment required for the upcoming tests per schedule
- Attend design reviews and provide feedback from the test perspective to the engineering team
- Assist in the testing with regards to root cause analysis and field failures is a plus
- Hands on work with Low Voltage (<1000V) and Medium Voltage systems (>1000V up to 35kV)
- Collaborate with engineering teams proactively to seek feedback and meet all the requirements defined
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
