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About this Operational Test Technician I / II / III role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Onsite · North Carolina - Charlotte

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 [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

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