Special Testing Operator - High Voltage

Knowles Corporation; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Corporation in Liberty, SC is seeking an Electro-Testing Technician to electrically test high voltage capacitors per engineering specifications and quality standards. You will operate LCR, IR, and LC meters to verify performance and reliability.

The role involves voltage testing (AC/DC), setting up pulse tests, and configuring complex setups with inverters and resonant frequency circuits, while reading and following precise test procedures including military standards.

Qualifications

• Read and follow advanced test procedures including military standards.
• Ability to convert SAE and metric measurements and engineering prefixes.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Electrically test capacitors using LCR, IR, and LC meters
• Capacitor voltage testing, AC and DC
• Set up and perform pulse testing of capacitors
• Ability to set up complex testing involving inverters and resonant frequency circuits
• Performs mechanical tests of capacitors for dimension accuracy
• Ability to read and follow advanced test procedures including military standards
• Ability to adhere to the highest standard of quality while continually performing at the highest level possible

Skills

Communication skills

Measurement & math

MS Excel/Word

Education

High School diploma or GED

Mathematical conversions (SAE/Metric)

Tools

LCR, IR, LC meters

Test software

Job description

Overview

Electrically test high voltage capacitors according to engineering specifications and quality standards

Job Responsibilities

• Electrically test capacitors using LCR, IR, and LC meters
• Capacitor voltage testing, AC and DC
• Set up and perform pulse testing of capacitors
• Ability to set up complex testing involving inverters and resonant frequency circuits
• Performs mechanical tests of capacitors for dimension accuracy
• Ability to read and follow advanced test procedures including military standards
• Ability to adhere to the highest standard of quality while continually performing at the highest level possible

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend oral and written instructions and other manufacturing documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and co-workers

Computer Skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and additional test specific software
• Ability to read and understand test specifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit - Full body movement
• Constant alertness
• Routinely lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Education Requirements

Mathematical: Ability to convert between SAE, Metric measurements, and engineering prefixes (i.e. milli, micro(µ), etc.)

High School diploma or GED

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the potential of electrical shocks
• Occasionally exposed to exterior temperature conditions - heat in the summer, cold in the winter
• Regularly exposed to loud noise