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

Generac Power Systems•Sussex, WI

6d•$26 - $37

About The Position

The Electrical Test Technician performs system tests in accordance with production and quality standards, analyzes failure modes, and completes minor repairs at the workstation. The role ensures test records are maintained and consults appropriate resources when issues arise. The technician tests products, models, and subassemblies using established procedures, programs, and work instructions; interprets schematics and drawings; documents and troubleshoots issues; and may program product systems as needed. The position includes preliminary and low-voltage electrical testing up to 10KV in manufacturing and test-floor environments, including Doble, Hipot, resistance, DGA, and CT testing. The technician may develop or co-develop written test procedures and troubleshooting guides, contribute to continuous improvement and new product introduction initiatives, collaborate with Engineering to improve test procedures, and serve as a technical resource on product testing, quality, and process issues. Minor repairs are performed according to work instructions and within takt time, while major repairs are referred to appropriate resources. This is a first-shift position scheduled Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The listed pay range is $26–$37 per hour, and the posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The role involves occasional travel and the physical demands described in the posting.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Power, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Utilities Engineering, Electro-magnetic, or an equivalent major; alternatively, 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 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 to implement 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 with root-cause problem-solving methods such as 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA.
Experience training other employees to 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 and complete established procedures, processes, and policies.
Use standard work, programs, and work instructions to test products, models, and subassemblies.
Interpret schematics and drawings to properly test products.
Perform preliminary and low-voltage electrical tests up to 10KV in manufacturing and test-floor environments, 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.
Program product systems to perform testing as needed.
Perform testing for complex, infrequent, and variable products.
Participate in continuous improvement or new product introduction initiatives beyond product testing.
Work with Engineering to enhance test procedures.
Act as a technical expert for other areas on product testing, quality, and process issues.
Inform the maintenance team of preventative maintenance opportunities for test equipment.
Train other employees.