Quality Technician

Lawson Fuses; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Fuses is seeking an experienced electrical tester to join our team in Dubai. The role focuses on testing switchgear and protection systems to meet Quality Control Instructions, performing injections, and validating firmware and protection functions.

You will collaborate with the team to ensure reliable operation and adherence to safety standards. The position requires 3+ years hands-on experience with MV/LV switchgear, fault diagnosis, and calibration of test equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Technology.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV switchgear, protection relays, and control circuits.
• Experience in FAT activities and customer inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret SLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Hands on testing the products to the Quality Control Instructions.
• Conduct primary and secondary injection testing of protection systems.
• Verify operation of circuit breakers, contactors, CTs, VTs, busbars, and protection devices.
• Carry out insulation resistance, continuity, contact resistance, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot and fault diagnose during testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure test equipment in calibration matrix has proper identifications and due dates checked.
• Test and verify control circuits, protection schemes, interlocks, annunciation, and metering systems.
• Configure, parameterize, and test numerical protection relays.
• Relay setting verification and protection functional tests.

Skills

Switchgear testing

Protection relays

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Diploma or ITI in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Technology

Tools

Test equipment calibration

SLD interpretation

Job description

Job Purpose

• Test the products to the requirement of Quality control instructions (QCI)
• Stage inspection of assembly process.
• Keep a log of tested and inspected products.
• Should be able to work with the team & ensure all testing parameters are duly tested on the product.
• Report any abnormality noticed during testing.
• Work with all team & work on continuous improvement initiatives and make suggestions for improvements.
• Follow all health and safety instructions and safe working procedures as per Lucy integrated management system (LIMS)

Job Context

The position is responsible to:

1. To test the units as per the Quality Control Instruction
2. To work with team to give proper output.
3. Work with team and take continuous improvement initiatives and make suggestions for any improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Hands on Testing the products to the requirement of Quality control instructions (QCI)
• Conduct primary and secondary injection testing of protection systems.
• Verify operation of circuit breakers, contactors, CTs, VTs, busbars, and protection devices.
• Carry out insulation resistance, continuity, contact resistance, and functional testing.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault diagnosis during testing and commissioning activities
• Ensure that the test equipment’s in the calibration matrix are having proper identifications and are checked for due date of calibration before use.
• Test and verify control circuits, protection schemes, interlocks, annunciation, and metering systems.
• Check wiring against schematic diagrams and resolve wiring discrepancies.
• Validate breaker operation, closing/tripping circuits, and electrical/mechanical interlocks.
• Configure, parameterize, and test numerical protection relays.
• Perform relay setting verification and protection functional tests.
• Work with relays from ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, GE, SEL, and similar manufacturers.
• Verify communication interfaces and network integration where applicable.
• Ensure proper operation of switchboard control and protection functions
• Ensure the output of product meets the planned production targets.
• Ensure that birth certificates are duly filled in and signed off by testing and manufacturing personnel
• Inspect the units with respect to BOM, if any discrepancy found with the product alerting team leader.
• Ensure that the products offered for testing are tested and released without any delay.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the testing area
• Ensure that the test equipment’s are handled properly and cleaned regularly.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma or ITI in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Technology.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV switchgear, protection relays, and control circuits.
• Experience in FAT activities and customer inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret SLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Behavioral Competencies

• Good team player with good communication skills & ready to learn attitude.