Test Technician

Summary Job Responsibilities and Activities

Perform electrical and electronic testing on NWL commercial and military products, including dry components, oil-filled transformers, water-cooled assemblies, electronic assemblies, and complex power supply and control systems.

Functions

• Set up and perform testing on commercial and military products and assemblies.
• Connect electrical and electronic components to the appropriate cabling and test equipment.
• Operate and monitor test equipment and power sources, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, hipot testers, and specialty test equipment.
• Test transformers weighing up to 70,000 pounds and rated up to 25 MVA, and power supplies rated up to 300 kW.
• Perform testing at voltages up to 150 kVDC and currents up to 5,000 amps, following established testing and safety procedures.
• Follow blueprints, manufacturing documents, and applicable testing procedures.
• Use material handling equipment, including pallet jacks, as needed.
• Test all NWL products and provide related training.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or technical certification required.
• Experience with high-current or high-voltage testing, or related military experience, required.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic components.
• Familiarity with the use and operation of oscilloscopes, multimeters, hipot testers, and specialty test equipment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and manufacturing documents.
• Computer proficiency.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment, including pallet jacks.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering, management, and production cell personnel.
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.