The Quality Technician – Assembly is responsible for executing final electrical and mechanical testing and inspection on completed switchgear, power distribution, and related assemblies prior to shipment. This role is the last line of quality verification at Assembly, ensuring all units pass functional, electrical safety, and workmanship requirements before release. The Quality Technician operates and documents results for hi-pot, insulation resistance, breaker trip, and control wiring tests and executes final visual and mechanical inspections. Supports the QC Inspector with in-process inspection activities and nonconformance documentation as workload allows.
Key Responsibilities
Final Electrical Testing & Verification
Execute final electrical testing per applicable test procedures and checklists, including:
Hi-pot (dielectric withstand) testing at specified test voltages; verify no flashover or excessive leakage current
Insulation resistance testing
Breaker trip and ground fault testing
Current transformer turns ratio testing per specified acceptance criteria
Control wiring point-to-point continuity verification per schematic
Functional testing of control power, breaker components, and associated control circuits per applicable procedures
Troubleshoot and diagnose test failures, including identifying root causes of electrical faults, wiring errors, or component issues, and escalate findings to the QC Manager.
Operate, maintain, and verify calibration status of test equipment; record calibration dates on each test report
Record all test results, measured values, and pass/fail determinations accurately on the test report; upload completed documentation per document control procedures
Final Visual & Mechanical Inspection
Perform visual and mechanical inspection checks per applicable QC procedures, including hardware installation and torque, phase labeling, control wiring anchorage, component and lug verification against BOM, and breaker function checks
Document inspection results and note any discrepancies for disposition
Inspector Support & Quality Documentation
Identify, document, and initiate NCRs when nonconformances are discovered during final testing; notify the QC Manager
Support the QC Inspector with general in-process inspection activities at Assembly as workload allows, including containment, rework verification, and disposition support as directed by the QC Manager
Maintain accurate test records and checklists in accordance with QMS procedures and document control requirements
Manufacturing Support
Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
Provide feedback on recurring defects or process concerns.
Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Follow all safety policies, quality procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Participate in continuous improvement and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a manufacturing or quality inspection environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Experience using measurement and inspection tools
Basic math and measurement skills and ability to record measured values accurately.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
Familiarity with inspection documentation, nonconformance reports, or corrective actions.
Prior experience in a regulated or precision manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as hi-pot testers, insulation resistance meters (Megger), and multimeters
Understanding of basic electrical theory: voltage, current, resistance, continuity, and insulation resistance
UL 891 certification or experience
Numbers & Facts
Location
Sacramento, California
Skills
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Functional Testingunmatched
Hardware Installationunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
ISO 9001unmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Mechanical Testingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Switchgearunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Testingunmatched
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