Quality Technician: Switchgear Testing & Compliance

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Vision & Dental

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. in Champlin/Dayton is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure switchgear and switchboard products meet internal standards and customer specs.

You will perform hands-on inspection, testing, and documentation to support compliance with industry regulations and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include in-process and final inspections, functional testing, calibration maintenance, and collaboration with production, engineering, and supply chain to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or technical cert preferred.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience in electrical equipment.
• Experience with UL 891, UL 1558, or similar standards is desirable.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, FMEA).
• Experience with inspection/test equipment (hi-pot testers, multimeters, calipers).
• ISO 9001 documentation practices knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process, final, and incoming inspections of electrical and mechanical components.
• Perform functional and continuity testing on switchgear/switchboard assemblies.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure proper use of inspection tools.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Assist internal/external audits (ISO 9001, UL, CSA).
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain to resolve issues.
• Record inspection results in ERP/quality systems.
• Tag and quarantine non-conforming materials.
• Participate in daily quality/production meetings.

Skills

Reading electrical schematics

Quality assurance

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology or Quality Assurance

Tools

Hi-pot testers

Multimeters

Calipers

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. in Champlin/Dayton is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure switchgear and switchboard products meet internal standards and customer specs.

You will perform hands-on inspection, testing, and documentation to support compliance with industry regulations and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include in-process and final inspections, functional testing, calibration maintenance, and collaboration with production, engineering, and supply chain to