Test Technician

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance $100 deductible/ $300

Paid Weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced equipment tester to inspect, test, troubleshoot, and record-keeping of equipment, coordinating with engineers, assemblers, and management to report project status.

The role includes setup and testing of low/medium voltage systems, field support, and training delivery for client applications, while staying updated on product changes and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in electrical equipment testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn or experience with PLCs and HMIs.
• Understanding of 3-phase power systems and related concepts.
• Training in electrical theory and related technologies.
• Background in low/medium voltage electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setup, testing and troubleshooting of low and medium voltage switchgear, ATSs, circuit breakers, relays, and control systems.
• Provide internal technical support to manufacturing, engineering and field service.
• Troubleshoot and assist in configuration of PLC/HMI control platforms.
• Perform product testing and document results.
• Assist with redline drawing updates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers and vendors.
• Present a professional image in all customer communications.
• Stay current with product updates, codes and training.
• Develop and deliver training on client applications.
• Support Factory Witness Testing with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure equipment is safe, calibrated and correctly configured.

Skills

Electrical testing

PLC/HMI programming

3-phase power systems

Reading schematics

MS Office

Education

Electrical industry background or education

Electrical theory training

Power generation controls (diesel)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

You will be responsible for inspecting and testing equipment, working with engineers, assemblers, management for successful testing and troubleshooting and record-keeping of equipment and reporting on project status.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

You will be responsible for inspecting and testing equipment, working with engineers, assemblers, management for successful testing and troubleshooting and record-keeping of equipment and reporting on project status.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup, testing and troubleshooting of low and medium voltage switchgear, ATS’s, circuit breakers, protective relays, and control systems.
• Provide internal technical support to manufacturing, engineering and field service.
• Troubleshoot and assist in configuration of control systems utilizing PLC/HMI control platforms.
• Perform product testing and reporting and documenting of results.
• Assist with redline drawing updates.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with manufacturers and vendor representatives.
• Projects a positive, professional image of the company in all communications with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Stays current with product updates, equipment and technology, code changes, personal certifications and training.
• Develops and delivers training on client applications.
• Supports Factory Witness Testing with customers and suppliers.
• Ensures equipment is safe to use, calibrated and properly configured.

Required Skills and Experience

(Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Experience or education in the electrical equipment industry and electrical equipment testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn, or experience with programming PLCs and HMIs.
• Understanding of 3-phase power systems is preferred, including power distribution, AC/DC, Voltage Circuit Theory, generators, circuit protection and practical troubleshooting skill of this equipment.
• Training in electrical theory and technologies. Understanding of low voltage and/or medium voltage electrical equipment is preferred.
• Diesel Power generation related controls and experience, including parallel systems.
• Background in electrical power including low voltage and medium voltage and experience with most types of switchgear testing.
• Reading schematics and blueprints for power, control, automation, engineering and customer technical support.
• Superior problem solving, project management and analytical skills.
• Ability to work safely and diligently in a semi-autonomous environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Additional Skills And Experience (Preferred Or Helpful)

• This position requires the ability to sit, and bend or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid Weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD

Salary Description

$27.50 - $35 / Hourly