Lead Test Technician - Electrical & Mechanical Systems

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated seeks a Test Technician III to lead advanced testing of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts, supporting design, test development, and prototype evaluation. You will identify improvements to processes, train staff, and ensure quality is a core value across the team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and production, documentation of test results, and adherence to safety procedures while advancing testing capabilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in electrical/electronic testing and techniques of design (required).
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, time management, and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (required).
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of theory and general electronic component functions preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work from procedures and drawings with minimal guidance.
• Experience executing tests and documenting test results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute advanced testing processes to ensure quality and performance of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts and materials.
• Support engineering activities by participating in design, test development, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of new systems.
• Identify improvements to testing procedures and ensure testing and quality are core values.
• Train lab technicians in proper equipment use, safety procedures, product testing and documentation.
• Aide engineers in demonstrating product reliability and quality through test circuits and apparatus.

Skills

Electrical testing

Documentation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Written communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated seeks a Test Technician III to lead advanced testing of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts, supporting design, test development, and prototype evaluation. You will identify improvements to processes, train staff, and ensure quality is a core value across the team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and production, documentation of test results, and adherence to safety procedures while advancing testing capabilities in a dynamic environment.