Electrical Test Technician

TAE TECHNOLOGIES INC; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Wellness program

Parental leave

Equity participation

HQ in Southern California

Job summary

TAE Technologies is seeking an Electrical Test Technician to join our lab in Southern California. You will perform routing, continuity, high-voltage, and insulation testing on components, PCBs, and sub-assemblies, diagnose root causes, operate DMMs and oscilloscopes, and read electrical schematics.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, an associate degree or trade certificate in Electrical Technology or related field, and at least 2 years of hands-on testing experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in electrical testing, assembly, or field service.
• Ability to use primary test equipment.
• Ability to read and update electrical circuit schematics.
• Experience with diagnosing and repairing electronics equipment.
• Basic understanding of industrial controls and safety circuits.
• Basic understanding of industrial AC circuits.
• Proficiency in soldering (J-STD-001 class preferred) and basic computer literacy for data entry.
• Experience building prototypes.
• Ability to use general hand tools, drills & air tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute Testing: Perform routing, continuity, high-voltage, and insulation testing on components, PCBs, and sub-assemblies.
• Troubleshoot Failures: Diagnose the root causes of electrical and mechanical failures down to the component level.
• Operate Diagnostic Equipment: Use advanced testing tools including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power analyzers, and megohmmeters.
• Interpret Documentation: Read and accurately interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering specifications.
• Document and Report: Maintain comprehensive test folders, inputting failures into tracking software and writing clear technical data logs.
• Calibrate Equipment: Set up, maintain, and calibrate lab test fixtures, environmental chambers, and automation tooling.
• Maintain Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to safety standards such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NEC, and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Testing proficiency

Root cause analysis

Schematic interpretation

Documentation

Calibration

Safety compliance

Soldering

Prototype building

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree / trade cert in Electrical Technology

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Power analyzers

Megohmmeters

Job description

Do Epic Science
TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.

We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.

About The Role

• Execute Testing: Perform routing, continuity, high-voltage, and insulation testing on components, PCBs, and sub-assemblies.
• Troubleshoot Failures: Diagnose the root causes of electrical and mechanical failures down to the component level.
• Operate Diagnostic Equipment: Use advanced testing tools including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power analyzers, and megohmmeters.
• Interpret Documentation: Read and accurately interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering specifications.
• Document and Report: Maintain comprehensive test folders, inputting failures into tracking software and writing clear technical data logs.
• Calibrate Equipment: Set up, maintain, and calibrate lab test fixtures, environmental chambers, and automation tooling.
• Maintain Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to safety standards such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), National Electrical Code (NEC), and OSHA requirements.

About You

• Required: High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree or comparable trade school certificate in Electrical Technology, Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Certifications: NETA (International Electrical Testing Association) or NICET certification is highly desirable for this role.

Technical Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in electrical testing, assembly, or field service.
• Ability to use primary test equipment
• Ability to read and update electrical circuit schematics
• Experience with diagnosing and repairing electronics equipment
• Basic understanding of industrial controls and safety circuits.
• Basic understanding of industrial AC circuits
• Proficiency in soldering (J-STD-001 class preferred) and basic computer literacy for data entry.
• Experience building prototypes
• Ability to use general hand tools, drills & air tools

Software Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Ability to read process P&ID documents.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products for documentation
• Proficiency in Confluence, Jira or other web based organizational software tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NEC codes for electrical installations
• PCB CAD
• SPICE or similar electronics circuit simulator

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23kg)
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel and climb ladders as required
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment and electrical systems
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

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About Us

Imagination, skill, and will

We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

What you’ll get with us

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
• Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
• A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
• Potential for equity participation
• HQ in Southern California
• Employee events on and off-site
• A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization

TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [e-mail] to request accommodations or request more information.

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