Electrical Technician III

Milpower Source, Inc. is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of power conversion, power management, and networking solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. We work closely with the industry’s leading OEMs, integrators, and subsystem developers.

Our products include DC/DC converters, AC/DC inverters, solid state power distribution, generator control, VPX, and rugged battery backup solutions. We offer a unique lineup of power management solutions, offering software defined power control, as well as a rugged line of USB hubs, ethernet switches, routers, and other network solutions. We have a global footprint, with locations in the US, Israel, Switzerland, and India.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our team! This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, working 1st shift hours in our operations facility in Belmont, NH.

As an Electrical Technician III, you would be responsible to conduct, test and complete data collection for power supplies, related equipment and component systems. You would also perform qualification testing on new products. As a senior level technician, you would work closely with Technicians level I and II.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conducts various performance tests, environmental stress screening of product in accordance with test criteria established by policies and procedures or written test plans
• Maintains accurate records of test results and reports results to production manager.
• Ensures that the product meets the established specifications.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner following established safety rules, maintains a neat and clean work area, follows established tool and instrument control procedures, and reports any unsafe acts or conditions to his or her immediate supervisor.
• Reports to the product managers about all ongoing projects regarding project status, completion time projections and any problems that may have arisen during the project.
• Set up or operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions
• Collaborate with electrical engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems
• Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
• Provide technical assistance in resolving electrical engineering problems encountered before, during, or after construction.
• Conducts tests of new components, assemblies and systems based on test criteria as established by policies and procedures or written test plans; maintains accurate records of test results and reports results to appropriate development and testing group.
• Must have the ability to learn the MPS base product line and designs for linear power supplies and switchers.
• Reading, interpreting schematics and applying knowledge to application.
• Assist junior technicians with troubleshooting and repair.
• Conducting qualification testing on new product.
• Maintaining load boxes, harnesses and test equipment.
• Trouble shoots and repairs product with little supervision.
• Complete other duties to support company objectives

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a Technical Field; Electrical Technician or similar discipline or 5+ years in a similar position
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approahces to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Complex Problem-Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding the appropriate action to take.
• Interacting with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, vision screen and background check.

Working conditions

• Must be able to work independently and function effectively as part of a team
• Occasional overtime may be required to include elongated shifts or occasional weekends
• May travel to client sites on rare occasions

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time