Technician

EPRI; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI is seeking a Technician in Charlotte, NC to provide technical assistance to engineers, project managers, and program managers in a laboratory setting. You will interpret drawings, fabricate test fixtures, install hardware, and configure test setups to replicate mechanical, environmental, electrical, or other stresses on components.

You will assist with instrumentation installation, data acquisition, test documentation, and basic analysis of test data, while maintaining safety and proper

Responsibilities

• 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 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 develop practical modifications when needed.
• Record test conditions, measurements, observations, photographs, equipment configurations, and other information for documentation.
• Assist with organization and basic analysis of test data and preparation of test documentation.
• Disassemble test setups and return equipment and tools to proper condition after 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.
• Utilize emerging AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and workflows.

Job description

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/Disabled

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