Electrical Test Technician– 1st Shift – $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Generac•Sussex, WI

About The Position

The Electrical Test Technician performs system tests, meets production and quality standards, analyzes failure modes, and performs minor repairs at the workstation. The technician maintains accurate records and consults appropriate resources when issues arise. The position tests products, models, and subassemblies using established procedures, programs, standard work, and work instructions, and interprets schematics and drawings to carry out testing. The role includes preliminary and low-voltage electrical testing up to 10 kV in manufacturing and test-floor environments, including Doble, Hipot, resistance, DGA, and CT testing. The technician troubleshoots and documents products, performs minor repairs within takt time, supports test-equipment maintenance, and programs product systems for testing when needed. The technician may develop test procedures and troubleshooting guides, collaborate on process improvements, support continuous-improvement and new-product-introduction initiatives, work with Engineering to improve test procedures, and serve as a technical resource on product testing, quality, and process issues. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $26–$37 per hour, and the posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Power, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Utilities Engineering, Electromagnetic, or an equivalent major; or two years of experience with Transformer Factory Acceptance Testing or Field Commissioning Testing.
NFP70E Medium Voltage certification and NEC Training, to be achieved within 30 days of starting in the role and before beginning electrical work.
Two years of product testing in a manufacturing environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including implementing appropriate countermeasures.
Intermediate PC knowledge.
Understanding of testing processes.
Ability to perform basic reading and math functions.
Basic manufacturing assembly skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Positive and professional work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Certified Industrial Journeyman or Master Electrician.
Intermediate knowledge of mechanical testing and ability to diagnose potential failure mechanisms.
Experience in root-cause problem solving, such as 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA.
Experience effectively training other employees in work instructions or standard work.
Previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP system, such as Oracle, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.

Responsibilities

Comply with company and site safety and quality policies, processes, and procedures.
Maintain a clean work environment and comply with 5S standards.
Follow established procedures, processes, policies, standard work, programs, and work instructions.
Test products, models, and subassemblies, interpreting schematics and drawings as needed.
Perform preliminary and low-voltage electrical tests up to 10 kV, including Doble, Hipot, resistance, DGA, and CT testing.
Develop or co-develop written test procedures and troubleshooting guides for other technicians and testers.
Troubleshoot and document products, models, and subassemblies to meet quality standards.
Perform minor repairs according to work instructions and standard work within takt time; refer major repairs to appropriate resources.
Collaborate on improving processes, lead times, productivity, and cost using the DTZ process.
Obtain and renew safety certification as needed to move or test products, models, and subassemblies.
Inform the maintenance team of preventative maintenance opportunities for test equipment.
Program product systems to perform testing as needed.
Work on assignments beyond product testing, including continuous-improvement or new-product-introduction initiatives.
Work with Engineering to enhance test procedures.
Act as a technical expert for other areas on product test, quality, and process issues.
Train other employees.