Lab Test Technician

Schneider Electric • Cedar Rapids, IA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 165,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.
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Lab Test Technician
What do you get to do in this position?
Conduct testing on electrical products at high voltages and high currents in a contained High Power Lab environment
Work with circuit breakers, switchgear, busway, transformers and loadcenters
Analyze test results and make critical pass/fail determinations for dedicated test scenarios
Participate in test means modifications and improvements to enhance testing efficiency
Document comprehensive testing procedures and results while ensuring compliance with industry
We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

Requirements

• Electrical Theory: Strong working knowledge of AC/DC electricity concepts, including voltage, current, power, and resistance.
• Schematics: Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Test Equipment: Proficiency in operating multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and high-voltage test sets.
• Data & Software: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel for data logging).
• Safety Standards: Knowledge of NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) and specific certification standards like UL, CSA, or IEC.
• Dielectric & Insulation Testing: Proficiency in performing Hipot (high potential) testing, insulation resistance tests (Megger), and dielectric withstand tests
• Contact Resistance Measurement: Using micro-ohmmeters (e.g., Ductor testing) to verify the integrity of bolted connections and breaker contacts.
• Associate’s Degree or higher in a related technical field, or appropriate experience
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Good interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with specialized software like LabVIEW, Perception or PLC programming is often a significant "plus."

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing on electrical products at high voltages and high currents in a contained High Power Lab environment
• Work with circuit breakers, switchgear, busway, transformers and loadcenters
• Analyze test results and make critical pass/fail determinations for dedicated test scenarios
• Participate in test means modifications and improvements to enhance testing efficiency
• Document comprehensive testing procedures and results while ensuring compliance with industry

Benefits

• Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.
• We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners.
• We’re recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.
• At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
• Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
• At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees