Electrical Test Technician

Duration: 6 months

Job ID: 828-1

Location - Fairfield, OH

What You Will Do

• Set up and perform functional, operational, and electrical testing on client's 3-phase UPS Pantera products.
• Test UPS systems, electrical assemblies, controls, accessories, breakers, CTs, communication components, and related electronic systems.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, outline drawings, bills of material, and test specifications.
• Troubleshoot wiring, electrical, mechanical, and functional issues identified during testing.
• Perform AC/DC circuit analysis and validate proper system operation.
• Use electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, multimeters, continuity testers, hipot testers, ground bond testers, power meters, and other required test devices.
• Upload firmware, download parameters, configure control panels, and support electronic component setup as required.
• Set up and verify protective relays, breakers, controls, sensors, and related devices per engineering documentation or vendor manuals.
• Document test results, defects, rework activity, and quality findings accurately and completely.
• Communicate test failures, drawing concerns, or quality issues to supervision, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Follow all safety requirements, including electrical safety, lockout/tagout, PPE, energized work controls, and test area procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with 5S and Lean manufacturing expectations.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to test process, quality, first-pass yield, cycle time, and productivity.

What Qualifications Will Make You Successful:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, or electrical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical circuits.
• Ability to use a voltmeter, multimeters, and continuity testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document work accurately.
• Ability to follow standard work, test procedures, safety rules, and quality requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to escalate issues effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work overtime or alternate shifts as business needs require.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience testing UPS systems, power distribution units, switchgear, electrical panels, or industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience with 3-phase electrical systems.
• Knowledge of UPS, PDU, or critical power products.
• Experience with hipot, ground bond, functional test, load testing, or regenerative load systems.
• Experience uploading firmware or configuring electronic controls.
• Familiarity with protective relays, breakers, CTs, meters, communication modules, or control panels.
• Wiring certification or electrical certification preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows-based applications and digital test documentation systems.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Safety-first mindset
• Electrical troubleshooting capability
• Quality focus
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to follow detailed procedures
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision once trained

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and electrical test environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work around large electrical equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to use hand tools, test equipment, and computer-based test systems.
• Ability to follow all electrical safety and PPE requirements.
• Ability to work near energized equipment only in accordance with approved safety procedures and training requirements.
• Ability to lift or move materials within company safety guidelines.