Electrical Test Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a hands-on Electrical Test & Troubleshooting Engineer to support production operations for assembling industrial chiller systems. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical and controls issues found during end-of-line testing in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with design engineering to drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience (4+ years) in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial control systems and electrical components.
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, controls, and system issues identified during end-of-line testing of chiller units.
• Analyze failures and determine root cause of electrical and controls-related problems.
• Support production and operations teams by providing real-time technical assistance on the manufacturing floor.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to recommend design improvements and corrective actions based on recurring production issues.
• Participate in Engineering Change Notice (ECN) activities and support product improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-call support and respond to production issues as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Industrial automation

Technical documentation

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Electrical Technology/ET/Mechatronics

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Test & Troubleshooting Engineer to support production operations for the assembly of industrial chiller systems. This role will serve as the primary technical resource for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving electrical and controls-related issues identified during end-of-line (EOL) testing. The engineer will work closely with production, operations, and design engineering teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This position requires strong troubleshooting abilities, electrical technology knowledge, and the ability to support production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, controls, and system issues identified during end-of-line testing of chiller units.
• Analyze failures and determine root cause of electrical and controls-related problems.
• Support production and operations teams by providing real-time technical assistance on the manufacturing floor.
• Investigate issues involving:
• Sensors and instrumentation not functioning properly
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems
• General electrical and control system failures
• Document troubleshooting findings, corrective actions, and resolutions within company databases and tracking systems.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to recommend design improvements and corrective actions based on recurring production issues.
• Participate in Engineering Change Notice (ECN) activities and support product improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to project-based engineering work and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide on-call support and respond to production issues as needed.
• Ensure issues are resolved efficiently to minimize production downtime and maintain delivery schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience (4+ years) in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial control systems and electrical components.
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UPS systems.
• Active Harmonic Filter (AHF) experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, or production operations.
• Familiarity with ECN processes and engineering change management.
• Manufacturing production environment supporting chiller assembly operations.
• Significant time spent on the production floor performing hands-on troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Collaboration with operators, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and design engineers.
• 8 to 12-hour shifts on a 2nd shift schedule (5 PM - 5 AM).
• Approximately 60 hours per week with overtime expected.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on electrical professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex electrical and controls issues in a manufacturing environment. They possess strong diagnostic skills, can quickly identify root causes, and work effectively with both production and engineering teams to implement long-term solutions.