Test Technician

States Manufacturing Corporation; Dayton (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Paid weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

Paylocity in Minnesota is seeking an electrical test technician responsible for inspecting and testing equipment, collaborating with engineers and management, and ensuring accurate record-keeping and status reporting for projects.

The role requires testing of power equipment and control systems, troubleshooting PLC/HMI platforms, and maintaining safe, calibrated gear. Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in electrical equipment testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn, or experience with programming PLCs and HMIs.
• Understanding of 3-phase power systems and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Reading schematics and blueprints for power, control, automation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

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.

Skills

Electrical testing

PLC/HMI programming

Schematic reading

Problem solving

Project management

Analytical skills

Office software

Tools

PLC

HMI

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.

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