Operational Test Technician I / II / III
About The Position
The Operational Test Technician performs and documents operational tests to verify equipment functions in accordance with technical documentation, customer specifications, and current standards. The role includes validating customer specifications against panel construction, conducting insulation and continuity tests, and mechanically testing components such as switches and relays. The technician records deviations, ensures they are clarified and corrected, and provides constructive feedback to the production floor to help improve processes. The technician follows SEL values, Principles of Operations, World Class Manufacturing Principles, and safety standards. The position also involves training and mentoring team members, suggesting updates to work instructions, and improving the performance and efficiency of the testing area through identifying, measuring, improving, and analyzing. The posting lists Technician I, II, and III pay levels.
Requirements
- Associate's degree (A.S.) in an electrical or technician-related discipline, or training as a technician in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, or a relevant discipline.
- Self-motivation and a continuous desire to learn and find solutions.
- Basic English skills, including the ability to read drawings.
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Satisfactory background check results.
- Negative drug test result(s).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of executing tests on electrical panels.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plating materials.
- Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, and functional diagrams.
- Knowledge of quality tools and standards.
- Two or more years of manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document operational test processes to verify equipment functions according to technical documentation and current standards.
- Validate customer specifications and special specifications against panel construction.
- Perform insulation tests according to procedures established for customer specifications.
- Perform continuity tests according to established procedures.
- Perform mechanical tests on equipment such as switches and relays to ensure proper functionality.
- Validate and record test deviations and ensure they are clarified and corrected.
- Provide constructive, respectful feedback to the production floor about findings to improve production processes.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, World Class Manufacturing Principles, and SEL safety standards.
- Train and mentor team members and suggest modifications to work instructions as needed.
- Improve the testing area's performance and efficiency by identifying, measuring, improving, and analyzing.
- Work independently, efficiently, and effectively.
- Understand, create, and simplify.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
- 9 paid sick days.
- Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
- STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits are also mentioned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
