High Voltage Cable & Accessory Technician

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity Energy Division seeks a High Voltage Technician in Fuquay Varina, NC to perform electrical testing on HV components (46kV+). You will work in a lab, handling HV cables, accessories, and test equipment to verify PD, HiPot, and impulse performance.

Minimum 5 years HV cable prep and testing experience is required; a two-year tech diploma is preferred. On-site role with safety-first practices and data documentation.

Qualifications

• Plan and perform electrical qualification tests on high voltage cables and cable accessories according to industry standards.
• Requires a High School diploma or local equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Two year Technical college Diploma preferred.
• Journeymen's Papers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform electrical qualification tests on high voltage cables and accessories.
• Document test data and assist in preparation of test reports.
• Operate HV test equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and wear PPE throughout testing.
• Coordinate tests and manage multiple test programs to meet schedule.

Skills

HV testing

Electrical testing

Data acquisition

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Technical college diploma (preferred)

Journeyman's papers (preferred)

Tools

PD detector

Impulse generator

Oscilloscopes

Ohm/Voltage/Current meters

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

Consider a career with us: TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $13 billion world leader in connectivity. The company designs and manufactures products at the heart of electronic connections for the world's leading industries including automotive, energy and industrial, broadband communications, consumer devices, healthcare, and aerospace and defense. TE Connectivity's long-standing commitment to innovation and engineering excellence helps its customers solve the need for more energy efficiency, always-on communications and ever-increasing productivity. With nearly 90,000 employees in over 50 countries, TE Connectivity makes connections the world relies on to work flawlessly every day. To connect with the company, visit: www.TE.com.

Overview

TE Connectivity Energy Division is seeking a High Voltage Technician to join our Fuquay Varina team. The High Voltage Technician will perform electrical testing on high voltage components (46kV and above) in a laboratory environment to support Engineering, Research and Development.

Job Requirements

• Individual works within an assigned area in a team environment
• Work will be primarily carried out in an HV lab environment on-site, with occasional coordination of tests at external premises
• Individual will work with HV cable and cable accessories and HV test equipment for measurement and confirmation of Partial Discharge, AC HiPot and Impulse performance
• Prepare HV cable and install cable accessories for testing to IEEE, IEC and other industry standards
• Must document test and measurement data and may assist in preparation of test reports
• Plans work in accordance to Electrical and Occupational Safety and electromagnetic interference to surrounding environment
• Adherence to all applicable safety rules and practices and utilize appropriate personal protective gear during course of work Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of high voltage cable preparation and cable accessory installation and testing experience (46-230kV); experience with cable preparation tools and procedures
• Experience operating and troubleshooting HV test equipment (Transformers, PD detector, impulse generator); experience with ohm meter, volt meter, amp meter etc.); understand electric circuits, proficient with oscilloscopes and data acquisition equipment, proficient with electrical test equipment
• Familiarity with insulators and surge arresters (46-230kV) is desirable

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Plan and perform electrical qualification tests on high voltage cables and cable accessories according to industry standards
• Demonstrate proficiency with cable preparation and accessory installation tools and possess strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Requires a High School diploma or local equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience
• Two year Technical college Diploma (preferred)
• Journeymen's Papers (preferred)

Capabilities

Moderate to heavy lifting may be required, keep organized notebook, plan and manage multiple test programs, collect and manage test data, write test reports, MS Office skills, ability to read assembly instructions and drawings, ability to drive projects to completion in a timely manner with high realization of objectives

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $67,000 - $83,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

EOE, Including Disability/Vets