Electrical Test Technician - 240/480V Test Benches

Base Power Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Base Power Company in Austin, TX is hiring an Electrical Test Technician to build the test infrastructure for new hardware and software. You’ll translate designs into test benches and fixtures, covering 240/480V power and low-voltage signal harnesses, with 24/7 operation.

You’ll document every build to enable rapid replication as capacity scales and collaborate with engineering to decide when to fabricate in-house or outsource. The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication and safety.

Qualifications

• Wiring harnesses experience with documentation for repeatable builds.
• Build low-voltage harnesses and 240/480V power circuits from schematics.
• Design or fabricate enclosures, mounting brackets, or racks.
• Comfort with power tools and fabrication equipment.
• Team-first mentality with proactive prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire test benches and fixtures from signal-level harnesses to 240/480V power circuits.
• Document every build so stations can be replicated quickly as capacity grows.
• Design and fabricate enclosures, mounting brackets, and racking systems for continuous operation.
• Decide when to fabricate in-house vs external, ensuring correct build quality.
• Keep test systems running 24/7 for engineering and automated testing.
• Follow wiring schematics and match workmanship, safety, and inspection standards.

Skills

Wiring harnesses

Power circuits 240/480V

Enclosures design

Fabrication tools

Team collaboration

Hands-on fabrication

Tools

Power tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Base Power Company in Austin, TX is hiring an Electrical Test Technician to build the test infrastructure for new hardware and software. You’ll translate designs into test benches and fixtures, covering 240/480V power and low-voltage signal harnesses, with 24/7 operation.

You’ll document every build to enable rapid replication as capacity scales and collaborate with engineering to decide when to fabricate in-house or outsource. The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication and safety.