Technician

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Family leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Technician to provide technical assistance to engineers and managers. You will interpret sketches, fabricate test fixtures, set up sensors and data-acquisition equipment, and support test operations.

You will document conditions, assist with data analysis, and ensure safety and compliance while leveraging AI tools to boost productivity. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, configuration of experimental setups, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Interprets sketches, drawings, test plans into test setups.
• Fabricates, modifies, assembles, and installs fixtures and hardware.
• Uses hand/power tools and measurement devices for tests.
• Assists with sensors, instrumentation, and data-acquisition hardware.
• Configures test setups to reproduce mechanical/electrical stresses.
• Performs pre-test inspections and setup checks.
• Troubleshoots experimental setups with engineers.
• Records conditions, measurements and observations for reports.
• Maintains safety and lab practices; follows procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and project managers with testing.
• Configure and operate test rigs and measurement systems.
• Record and document test data, observations, and configurations.
• Disassemble and wrap up test setups and restore workspace.

Skills

Interpret sketches

Fabrication

Measurement tools

Sensors & data acquisition

Test setup configuration

Pre-test inspections

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Lab safety

AI tools usage

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Fabrication equipment

Lifting equipment

Measurement devices

Data acquisition equipment

Test instrumentation

Job description

## TechnicianApply: Charlotte, NC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-4166# **Job Title:**Technician# **Location:**Charlotte, NC# **Job Summary and Description:**Provides technical assistance to Engineers, Project Managers, and Program Managers. Follow established procedures on routine work. Performs engineering or scientific services that may include but are not limited to the following (in compliance with current industry and government practices):* Interpret engineering sketches, drawings, test plans, and verbal concepts and translate them into physical test configurations.* Fabricate, modify, assemble, and install test fixtures, supports, hardware, and experimental apparatus.* Select and use appropriate hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment, lifting equipment, and measurement devices.* Assist with installation and operation of sensors, instrumentation, data-acquisition equipment, and test hardware.* Configure test setups to reproduce representative mechanical, environmental, electrical, or other service-related stresses on transmission components.* Perform pre-test inspections, measurements, equipment checks, and setup verification.* Safely execute testing in coordination with engineers and other laboratory personnel.* Monitor test setups during testing and identify unexpected behavior or equipment issues.* Troubleshoot experimental setups and work with engineers to develop practical modifications when the original test approach does not perform as intended.* Record test conditions, measurements, observations, photographs, equipment configurations, and other information necessary to document the experiment.* Assist with organization and basic analysis of test data and preparation of test documentation.* Disassemble test setups and return equipment, instrumentation, hardware, and work areas to appropriate condition following testing.* Maintain laboratory tools, equipment, components, materials, and instrumentation.* Follow established laboratory and workplace safety requirements, including safe lifting, electrical, mechanical, and stored-energy practices applicable to the work.* Utilize emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and support business objectives. The salary range for this position is $0 USD to $0 USD annually.This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DisabledTogether . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.www.epri.com