LSS Panel Technician II - Electrical Safety Testing

Intertek Global; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek seeks an Experienced Technician II for our LSS Panel team in Arlington Heights, IL. You will support engineering with electrical/performance testing per safety standards (UL/CSA, NEMA, IES) and write client reports. Travel up to 5% is possible.

The base wage ranges from $28–$32 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match and PTO. Join a world-class QA provider delivering testing, inspection, and certification services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of directly related experience.
• Familiarity with basic electrical concepts (voltage, current, resistance, AC/DC power).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, basic electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong practical problem-solving ability and mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Strict adherence to laboratory electrical safety protocols and PPE.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook).
• Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, inspect, and track client test samples (EUT) throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Set up and execute standard test plans under the direction of engineering staff.
• Construct, wire, and troubleshoot specialized test benches and automated test fixtures.
• Install thermocouples, strain gauges, and sensor probes onto circuit components and enclosures.
• Operate calibrated laboratory test equipment including DMMs, power sources, DAQs, hi-pot testers, and oscilloscopes.
• Execute core test procedures such as input/output ratings, temperature profiling, dielectric withstand, environmental exposure, and mechanical tests.
• Accurately record, compile, and format test data into lab sheets and software.
• Maintain laboratory 5S standards and safety compliance.
• Verify calibration status of all test equipment and assist calibration coordinator.
• Perform other work as required.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

MS Office

Soldering

Job description

Intertek seeks an Experienced Technician II for our LSS Panel team in Arlington Heights, IL. You will support engineering with electrical/performance testing per safety standards (UL/CSA, NEMA, IES) and write client reports. Travel up to 5% is possible.

The base wage ranges from $28–$32 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match and PTO. Join a world-class QA provider delivering testing, inspection, and certification services.