Testing Technician

Mission Critical Group • West Chester, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Testing Technician performs testing and troubleshooting during the final assembly phase of electrical control and distribution equipment before customer delivery. The role ensures product quality, compliance, and functionality by verifying that assemblies meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards. The technician works with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve issues before shipment.

The position is based on the production floor and is paid hourly as an FLSA non-exempt role. Overtime may be required based on production demands, including extended shifts, weekends, or holidays. The role involves standing for extended periods, working around machinery, moving throughout the manufacturing plant, and following safety and compliance standards. It also requires occasional manual handling of tools or controls, lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds in accordance with OSHA standards, and sufficient vision and hearing to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively.

Requirements

• 0–1 years of experience wiring or assembling electrical control and distribution equipment; switchgear or industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures as applied to electrical equipment design and production.
• Understanding of raw materials, production processes, and manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledge of design techniques and tools used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret technical procedures, write reports and correspondence, and present information to managers and customers.
• Solid mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate figures, proportions, and measurements.
• Strong attention to quality and ability to follow procedures carefully and work accurately.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently while adhering to guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with peers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Customer-oriented approach and proactive support of internal and external needs.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, move around the manufacturing plant, including walking and climbing stairs, and work around machinery while following safety and compliance standards.
• Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds following OSHA standards.
• Vision and hearing sufficient to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively.
• Overtime may be required, including extended shifts, weekends, or holidays.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience wiring or assembling electrical control and distribution equipment in a switchgear or industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and reliability testing on low-, medium-, and arc-resistant switchgear and electrical control equipment.
• Verify and document HIPOT tests on copper bus.
• Check that final products are consistent with technical schematics, perform basic device programming, and repair custom-built equipment before shipment as part of quality control.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests to demonstrate product functionality and advise on interfacing capabilities with clients’ existing equipment under the direction of senior team members.
• Identify functionality issues or defects through visual and electrical inspections of power distribution equipment.
• Assist senior team members with maintenance or repairs within testing guidelines.
• Assist senior team members with design verifications and product reliability demonstrations during supervised client witness testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED