Test Technician - Reading, PA

Hubbell Incorporated; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a skilled technician to manage the Hipotronics test area, ensuring high voltage products meet quality standards. This role involves leading testing processes, providing technical support to customers, and mentoring fellow technicians. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in testing and troubleshooting, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and inclusivity, and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in testing and calibrating circuits.
• Ability to read schematics and work with tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hipotronics test area and ensure efficient testing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor test technicians.
• Conduct final tests and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Testing and troubleshooting

Calibration of analog and digital circuits

Technical communication

Time management

Customer interfacing

Education

2-year degree in a technical field

Tools

Handheld tools

Test instruments

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the Hipotronics test area in Reading, PA. This includes being the lead tester of Hipotronics high voltage products in the factory, while also providing production support when required. Additionally, this role offers technical assistance to customers in installation, startup, maintenance, repair, and training of high voltage test and measurement equipment.

A Day In The Life

The following roles and responsibilities are required to fulfill the position and are not exhaustive:

• Leads the Hipotronics test area, ensuring an efficient test schedule and a clean, safe environment.
• Leads all production and onsite testing for GTC/Hipo manufacturing to ensure products are assembled correctly and test steps are properly executed prior to final testing.
• Provides technical guidance on production processes, including processing HV tanks, lugging, soldering, schematic reviews, and work instructions.
• Facilitates communication between production and engineering to ensure proper assembly and testing of products.
• Mentors and provides technical guidance to all test technicians at the GTC Reading facility.
• Supports customers via phone and email, understanding their requirements and resolving issues.
• Supports the service group by providing part numbers for quoting, searching BOMs in SAP, and identifying parts.
• Performs all final tests to ensure equipment operates according to engineering specifications, making adjustments as necessary, and preparing detailed reports.
• Conducts final tests on new systems and generates corresponding documentation for customers.
• Performs other duties as required.

What Will Help You Thrive in This Role

• 2-year degree in a technical field required.
• Preferred 5+ years' experience in testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating analog and digital control metering circuits.
• Preferred experience reading schematics and working with handheld tools and test instruments.
• Willingness to travel to customers on short notice (25-30%) for technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibrations.
• Experience interfacing with customers.
• Excellent time management, organization, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to interact comfortably with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Occasional bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 lbs. required.
• Ability to work at heights.

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About Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people, and the planet. Our company is strategically focused on enabling grid modernization and electrification. Since 1888, our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and utility solutions, helping customers operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

Our operations are divided into two segments: Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS), which enables grid communication and control, and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES), which provides components for power management across various industries. We support markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom, and Transportation. Our corporate and business solutions teams provide consistent processes and technological tools across all segments.

We are committed to sustainability, ethics, and fostering an inclusive culture where our employees can grow and develop their careers. Our employees serve communities worldwide from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, and beyond.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

HES provides essential components for managing power in buildings, factories, and industrial infrastructure—connecting, protecting, wiring, and managing power efficiently.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.