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Operational Test Technician I / II / III

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc
  • Charlotte, NC
  • $34.81 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
3 days ago

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Perform and document operational test processes to ensure the correct functioning of the equipment in accordance with the technical documentation and current standards.

  2. Validate the customer's specification, special specs vs. Panel Construction.

  3. Perform insulation tests in accordance with the procedure established per customer specifications.

  4. Perform the continuity test in accordance with the procedure established.

  5. Perform the mechanical test to the equipment (switches, relays, etc.) to ensure their correct functionality.

  6. Validate, record and ensure that all deviations found during the test are clarified and fixed.

  7. Provide constructive, respectful feedback to the production floor about your findings to improve production processes.

  8. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, World Class Manufacturing Principles, and SEL safety standards.

  9. Train and mentor team members and suggest modifications to work instructions as needed.

  10. Improve the performance and efficiency of the testing area: Identify, Measure, Improve, and Analyze. Work independently, efficiently and effectively.

  11. Understand. Create. Simplify.

  12. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate's Degree (A.S.) in Electrical/Technician related disciplines, Technician in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or relevant discipline

Self-motivated with continuous desire to learn and find solutions

Basic English (able 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)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office

Knowledge in the execution of tests in electrical panels

Knowledge in electrical, mechanical and plating materials

Able to interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams and functional diagrams

Knowledge of quality tools and standards

2+ years' experience in manufacturing

Physical Requirements

None

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Operational Test Technician I: Starting pay $34.81/hr.

Operational Test Technician II: Starting pay $37.79/hr.

Operational Test Technician II: Starting pay $44.33/hr.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

 

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, NC
IndustryEnergy and Utilities
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1982
Websitehttps://selinc.com/

About Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories leads the electric power system protection industry in technology, service, and value. We design and manufacture systems, services, and products for protection, monitoring, control, automation and metering of utility and industrial electric power systems worldwide. Not only do we offer, challenge, and reward at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Pullman, Washington but we also provide a quality work environment and progressive benefits. We seek professional, meticulous individuals for our technical team. Learn more about what makes SEL successful by reading our company values.

An Award Winning Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.

SEL earned a spot on the 2012 FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazine's 500│5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).

In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evens Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification for outstanding safety and health programs.

Skills

  • Acceptance Testingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Documentation Standardsunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Electronicsunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mechanical Testingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
  • Negative Testingunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Plating Processesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Testingunmatched

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