Test & Instrumentation Technician - AI-Enabled Lab

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

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