Quality Test Technician - 1st Shift

Schneider Electric; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

12 holidays per year

15 days paid time off per year

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Mount Juliet, TN, is seeking an Electrical Quality Test Technician on 1st shift to test low and medium voltage products such as switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, breakers and MCCs. You will work with Engineering, follow ITPs, perform FATs, and maintain calibration databases.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in electrical test, be proficient with High Pot, Megger, insulation resistance meters, multimeters, relay and corona test sets, and strong problem solving

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in testing, troubleshooting & failure analysis of electrical equipment.
• Proficient with listed testing equipment (HPT, megger, multimeter, relay/Corona testers).
• Strong ability to interpret schematics and documents.

Responsibilities

• Test low and medium voltage products (switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, MCCs).
• Collaborate with Engineering to identify issues in electrical drawings.
• Follow Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and perform FATs.
• Maintain Repair/Calibration database and ensure accurate records.
• Prepare detailed service and failure records meeting deadlines with a customer focus.

Skills

Quality Control

Inspection

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Customer Orientation

Coaching

Stakeholder Management

Tools

High Pot test Set

Current Injector

Megger insulation resistance meter

Multimeter

Relay Test Set

Corona test Set

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Quality Test Technician to join our team at our Mt. Juliet site on 1st Shift. If you have a strong background in testing low and medium voltage products, coupled with the ability to collaborate closely with Engineering, we want to hear from you.

What will you do?

• Conduct thorough testing of low and medium voltage products, including Switchgears, Switchboards, Panelboards, Breakers, and MCCs.
• Collaborate with Engineering to identify issues with electrical drawings.
• Follow Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Maintain Repair/Calibration database and ensure accurate job entries and record-keeping.
• Prepare detailed service and failure records, meeting project deadlines with a strong customer focus.

Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities:

• Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment and maintain it in good condition.
• Immediately report hazards, incidents, and accidents to supervisors.
• Adhere to Provincial HS&E legislation, regulations, and company policies.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Quality Control & Inspection — developing level; performing inspections to ensure products meet safety and quality standards
• Quality in Manufacturing and Distribution — developing level; applying quality processes across production and distribution operations
• Continuous Improvement — developing level; identifying opportunities to enhance process efficiency and reduce defects
• Problem Solving — developing level; analyzing quality issues and implementing practical solutions
• Collaboration — developing level; working with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns
• Customer Orientation — developing level; maintaining focus on delivering quality that meets customer expectations
• Coaching — developing level; supporting team members in understanding and applying quality standards
• Stakeholder Management — foundational level; coordinating with suppliers and internal partners on quality matters

Physical demands:

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required; safety shoes and safety glasses must be worn on the production floor
• Work is performed in a Manufacturing Environment, where prolonged period(s) of standing is required for duration of shift
• Requires the ability to reach overhead, pull, push, bend, squat, and climb a ladder to perform work.
• Ability to lift 26 pounds occasionally or 22 pounds independently and repetitively.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in testing, troubleshooting & failure analysis of electrical equipment.
• Proficient in using High Pot test Set, Current Injector, Megger insulation resistance meter, Multi Meter, Relay Test Set, and Corona test Set.
• Validate and correct existing technical documents, including test procedures.
• Capable of managing technical tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret schematics.
• Computer proficient with excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) for effective collaboration.

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Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

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