High-Voltage Test Lab Technician

Trench; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HSP US is seeking a Test Lab Technician to validate performance, reliability, and safety of high-voltage equipment. You will set up test gear, perform electrical/mechanical tests, collect data, and generate accurate reports for engineers and production teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical engineering, hands-on HV testing experience, and strong documentation and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, or an associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of high-voltage products, dielectric testing, and manufacturing or production processes is preferred.
• Active listening and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques.
• Ability to analyze test data, perform basic electrical calculations, recognize abnormal trends, investigate anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Demonstrated safety awareness including lockout/tagout, grounding practices, interlocks, restricted-area controls, PPE and pre-test checks.
• Commitment to accurate, traceable documentation of test settings, results and conditions.
• Ability to follow procedures precisely, maintain organized work area, manage multiple priority and stop work when unsafe.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test equipment for high voltage tests.
• Record test data including voltage, current, and time with observations.
• Prepare test reports summarizing procedures, data and results for engineers and supervisors.
• Create and develop test procedures and protocols for high voltage equipment.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and PPE used.
• Verify safety and efficiency of the test lab environment.
• Evaluate test results and assess equipment performance.
• Support assembly of test products and provide lab assistance.
• Monitor condition of equipment and facilities to remain in good working order.
• Report issues or anomalies to appropriate personnel.
• Support daily production quotas.

Skills

Electrical testing

High voltage safety

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Documentation

Problem solving

LabVIEW/MATLAB familiarity

Read schematics

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Community college diploma or associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Impedance analyzers

Voltage breakdown testers

Power meters

Multimeters

Capacitance test sets

Partial-discharge equipment

Job description

HSP US is seeking a Test Lab Technician to validate performance, reliability, and safety of high-voltage equipment. You will set up test gear, perform electrical/mechanical tests, collect data, and generate accurate reports for engineers and production teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical engineering, hands-on HV testing experience, and strong documentation and teamwork skills.