Electrical Engineer

Ritz Instrument Transformers USA; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritz Instrument Transformers USA is seeking a qualified test department technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot test equipment under the Director of Quality. The role emphasizes electrical, insulation and accuracy testing of transformers, with responsibility for data reporting and procedure improvements.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety, adhering to IEEE/IEC/ISO/CSA standards, and collaborating with Engineering on root-cause analyses and new equipment commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required.
• At least five years in a similar instrument transformer environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; manual dexterity essential.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Electrical, insulation, and accuracy testing of transformers.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot test department equipment.
• Improve testing procedures and create/ amend working procedures.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles across testing activities.
• Capture test data into formal reports and oversee quality in testing.
• Perform regular PM maintenance and root cause analysis with Engineering.
• Read and interpret manuals for maintenance and service to equipment.
• Detect faults and report issues to Quality and Engineering.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, IEC, ISO, and CSA standards.
• Design and commission new test equipment as needed.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Read & interpret manuals

Team collaboration

Safety focused

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Transformer test equipment knowledge

Job description

Brief Description

Reporting to the Director of Quality, this position is responsible in performing highly diversified duties to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the test department equipment.

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Quality, this position is responsible in performing highly diversified duties to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the test department equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Electrical testing of transformers.
• Insulation testing of transformers.
• Accuracy testing of transformers.
• Improve testing procedures.
• Create and Amend Working Procedures for the testing processes
• Institute lean manufacturing principles
• Resolve testing issues and interpret results.
• Capture test data into formal reports
• Oversee the quality of the products flowing through the test department
• Perform regular PM maintenance.
• Root cause analysis of product issues in close cooperation with engineering.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service to equipment
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report any unusual situations to the Quality and Engineering departments.

• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Comply with governing standards for test and product performance including all relevant IEEE, IEC, ISO, and CSA standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Make sure all spare parts for the critical equipment are stored in an assigned area.
• Ensure all processes are documented according to company and ISO standards.
• Responsible for designing and commissioning of new test equipment.
• Assist Engineering with projects.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.
• At least five years’ work experience in a similar environment to an instrument transformer factory.
• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
• Good capability to understand the application of transformer test equipment
• Good knowledge of electrical engineering basics
• Safety focused
• Ability to motivate employees to go the extra mile.
• Ability to work under tight schedules and drive projects with high speed.
• Ability to work well as a team member and positively influence results from operations not under his direct control.