Electrical Test Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct factory acceptance and quality assurance testing on low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, circuit breakers, transfer switches, protective relays, and related control systems.
• Perform a variety of electrical tests to verify equipment performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Evaluate relay operation, protection settings, and control sequences to ensure proper system performance.
• Complete insulation resistance, dielectric withstand, contact resistance, breaker timing, and trip verification testing.
• Inspect and verify control wiring, communication networks, and auxiliary circuits for accuracy and compliance.
• Review equipment against engineering drawings, specifications, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams to ensure design conformance.
• Document test procedures, results, observations, and corrective actions with a high level of accuracy.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, identify root causes, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve deficiencies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at increasing product quality, testing efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Assist with the development, refinement, and implementation of testing methods, work instructions, and quality processes.
• Support additional technical and operational activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or servicing low- and medium-voltage electrical power distribution equipment; military electrical experience will also be considered.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment such as relay test sets, insulation resistance testers, dielectric testers, digital multimeters, timing analyzers, and injection testing equipment.
• Strong understanding of switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, and power distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, construction drawings, one-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards, including NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and industry best practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing, testing, commissioning, field service, industrial, utility, or mission-critical environment preferred.
• NETA certification or electrical trade training is a plus.