Engineering Technician

Relay and Power Systems, Inc.; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group is seeking an Engineering Technician to install, test, troubleshoot, and repair protective relaying equipment and electrical devices mounted on panels in factory, production, or pre-commissioned settings.

You will use test equipment, interpret schematics, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance while supporting continuous improvement and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience testing electromechanical relays, instruments and control devices
• Associates degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance tests on equipment using test gear (multimeters, relay test sets, power supplies)
• Assist with tests at production facility and customer sites
• Interpret electrical/electronic and mechanical schematics
• Inspect products for safety, efficiency and quality
• Create and file testing documentation and templates for relays and IEDs
• Support continual process improvements and customer satisfaction

Skills

Service Excellence

Results, Action Oriented

Accountability and Responsibility

Teamwork and Collaboration

Safety Conscious

Education

Associates degree in electrical/electronic technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Kendall Group The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Engineering Technician will be responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of protective relaying equipment, instruments and electrical devices mounted on panels. These panels and equipment will be in a factory, production or pre-commissioned status and may be existing equipment previously installed or in-service in electrical facilities and substations.

Exciting work you will do:

• Perform acceptance tests on equipment using various test equipment (e.g. computers, multi-meters and relay test sets) and ac/dc power supplies
• Assist with tests on electrical devices in our production facility and at customer sites
• Interpret electrical/electronic and mechanical schematics
• Inspect product to ensure compliance with safety standards, operational efficiency and overall quality
• Create and file testing documentation
• Support the creation of standard testing templates (checklists and procedures) for protective relays, IEDs and electrical devices frequently applied in our projects
• Adhere to RPS Quality Management, safety and work procedures and requirements
• Support the identification and implementation of continual improvement of processes and customer satisfaction
• Support, as required, other aspects of our assembly and design efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Safety Conscious

What you’ll need:

Work Experience

• Work Experience: 1 year of experience in testing electromechanical relays, instruments and control devices

Education

• Education: Associates degree in electrical/electronic technology or related field, or commensurate experience

Analytics/Computer Skills

• Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)

Organization Skills

• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail oriented

Cross-functional skills

• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment

Communication Skills

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and customers; proficient oral and written communication skills

Physical, Mental and Visual Skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to see/sit/talk and hear
• Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs
• Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel

Licenses

• Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Travel

• Travel: Local travel to customer sites

Qualifications we prefer but don't require:

• Qualifications we prefer but don't require: Work Experience: Testing and field experience in electric utility and industrial substations; familiarity with performing diagnostic tests using various test equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, and Omicron

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about our company, benefits, and culture here.