Test Technician

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Cincinnati, OH

37d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Test Technician to join our Cincinnati, Ohio team! Test Technicians at the Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division QualTech NP Cincinnati location perform all functions relating to the testing of a wide variety of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components for the nuclear power industry, which is a highly regulated industry. As a Test Technician, you will play a vital role within the assigned business segment supporting project schedules and customer deliverables. You will be responsible for completing project assignments in conformance with company procedures and policies to comply with customer specifications and industry standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Two (2) to four (4) years of related electrical testing experience preferred.
Solid understanding of electricity: Use of Power Supplies, Multimeters (Voltmeters, Ammeters, Ohm meters) and other common electrical testing devices to measure Voltage, Current, Capacitance, Inductance, Impedance, and Resistance.
Apply knowledge to test electrical control equipment, calculate and construct resistive loads using basic math functions.
Assembles and tests, switch panels, transformers, solenoids, relays and other electrical equipment and components according to test plans and knowledge of electrical principles.
Develop wiring diagrams and layout sketches for test setups.
Construction of test circuits for Alternating and Direct Current (AC/DC) applications.
Strong understanding of electro-mechanical components and systems.
Basic math and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical Training equivalent to an Associate’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Utilizes test procedures and other written instructions, selects the appropriate Measurement & Test Equipment, builds test set-ups, and conducts tests to collect data and evaluate the operability and acceptability of the components or systems to the requirements of the test plan.
Documents data on applicable data sheets.
Records and reports failures and test anomalies.
Works closely with engineering and project coordinators as needed in the development of test procedures.
Initiates and participates in continuous improvement activities.
Performs all work in a safe and efficient manner.
Interacts closely with engineering, project management, and QA to resolve quality issues.
Works collaboratively with all team members to achieve project objectives including safety, quality, and customer schedule.
Maintains effective communications with project team, ensuring that all requirements and expectations are addressed effectively.
Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple constraints.