Operational Test Technician I / II / III

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Charlotte, NC

18d

About The Position

The Operational Test Technician performs and documents operational testing to verify that equipment functions correctly and conforms to technical documentation, customer specifications, and applicable standards. The role includes validating panel construction against customer and special specifications; performing insulation, continuity, and mechanical tests; and documenting deviations to ensure they are clarified and corrected. The technician provides constructive feedback to production, supports team training and mentoring, and helps improve the testing area's performance and efficiency. The role also follows SEL values, operating principles, World Class Manufacturing principles, and safety standards. The posting lists three levels—Operational Test Technician I, II, and III—with starting pay rates of $34.81, $37.79, and $44.33 per hour, respectively.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.S.) in an electrical or technician-related discipline, or technician training in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, or a relevant discipline.
• Self-motivated, with a continuous desire to learn and find solutions.
• Basic English skills sufficient 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.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• 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 and mechanical diagrams and functional diagrams.
• Knowledge of quality tools and standards.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document operational tests to verify equipment function in accordance with technical documentation and current standards.
• Validate customer 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 verify functionality.
• Validate and record test deviations, and ensure they are clarified and corrected.
• Provide constructive, respectful feedback to production about findings to improve production processes.
• Follow 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 testing-area performance and efficiency by identifying, measuring, improving, and analyzing processes.
• Work independently, efficiently, and effectively.
• Understand, create, and simplify.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-funded 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, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree