Electrical Test Technician: UL/IEC & VFD Certification

VIVA USA Inc; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc is seeking a Test Technician to assist engineers in implementing and maintaining engineering procedures and document control, under general guidance from test management. You will support production of proposals, prepare test setups, and operate lab equipment to gather data.

Responsibilities include design and build of test setups, executing product and prototype testing per approved specs, and maintaining accurate test reports.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing UL, CSA, and IEC compliance testing for drive products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support design engineers with development activities, including component evaluation, prototype assembly, and product verification testing.
• Execute product and prototype testing in accordance with approved test specifications, standards, and procedures; analyze results to confirm compliance with performance requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate and complete test reports, data records, and documentation.
• Perform safety and EMC certification testing in accordance with UL, CSA, and IEC standards and generate formal reports for submission to third‑party certification agencies.
• Travel to external accredited test facilities, both domestic and international, as required to support certification activities.
• Design, build, and maintain test setups and fixtures, including mechanical construction and electrical wiring, based on engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot, diagnosis, and repair electronic and electrical circuits using schematic diagrams under the guidance of engineers or senior test technicians.
• Perform precision soldering of surface‑mount components, including 1206, 0805, 0603, and 0402 package sizes.
• Set up, operate, and collect data using standard laboratory instrumentation such as digital multimeters (DMMs), ammeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, thermometers, and LabVIEW-based systems.
• Assist in ISO/IEC 17025 audits and assessments to support UL and SGS laboratory accreditations.
• Comply with all company safety policies, work rules, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

UL/CSA/IEC compliance testing

VFD design and operation

Lab equipment operation

MS Office reporting

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Thermometers

Job description

VIVA USA Inc is seeking a Test Technician to assist engineers in implementing and maintaining engineering procedures and document control, under general guidance from test management. You will support production of proposals, prepare test setups, and operate lab equipment to gather data.

Responsibilities include design and build of test setups, executing product and prototype testing per approved specs, and maintaining accurate test reports.