Test Technician

Gigaenergy; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Equity in startup

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Monthly team onsites

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking an Electrical Tester to own high-voltage and functional testing of switchboards at the Long Beach facility. You will ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance before components leave the factory floor, with a focus on reliability and quality in a fast-paced production environment.

You will work closely with a production team to verify schematics, perform ground bond and Hi-Pot tests, and label completed units for shipment. Overtime may be required to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1+ year hands-on experience testing switchboards or switchgear systems.
• Strict adherence to step-by-step high voltage procedures.
• Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs) and wiring schematics.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime to meet shipping deadlines.
• Basic electrical background or UL891 switchboard familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Master the Testing Environment: secure the test area, verify all breakers are open before testing.
• Execute Ground Bond Testing: follow safety steps and record readings.
• Run Hi-Pot Testing: perform Dielectric Withstand sequence on components.
• Verify System Specs: ensure breaker ratings match the SLD and wiring diagrams.
• Run Live Functionality Tests: test 480VAC input to validate system operation.
• Finalize Safety Labeling: apply warning stickers after successful tests.

Skills

Electrical testing

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic electrical engineering education or UL891 experience

Job description

About Giga

Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

Why join Giga

• The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.


• The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.


• The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.


• The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you'll do

As our Electrical Tester, you are the ultimate gatekeeper of product safety and functionality. You will take full ownership of our testing environment, executing high-voltage procedures and functional checks to ensure every switchboard is completely bulletproof before it leaves the factory floor.

Where you'll work

This role will be based at our Long Beach facility as part of the production team.

Responsibilities

• Master the Testing Environment: Secure the test area, install and activate red safety lights, and meticulously verify that all circuit breakers, control fused disconnects, fuses, and miniature circuit breakers are fully open before testing.


• Execute Ground Bond Testing: Follow strict safety and sequential steps—ensure the tester is unplugged before setup, close main/feeder breakers, connect live leads from the ground bus to the ground chassis, and accurately record current readings.


• Run Hi-Pot Testing: Own the complete Dielectric Voltage Withstand sequence (unplugging the set, separating ground-neutral bonding jumpers, closing breakers, opening fuses/SPDs, and reinstalling disconnects post-test).


• Verify System Specs: Confirm that all breaker ratings, control power components, and lug sizes perfectly match the electrical single-line diagram (SLD) and wiring schematics.


• Run Live Functionality Tests: Safely connect the 480VAC utility source to thoroughly test and validate the real‑world functionality of each and every component in the system.


• Finalize Safety Labeling: Apply all required warning stickers and safety labels to the switchboard equipment immediately following successful test completion.

Requirements

• Safety & Detail-Obsessed: You strictly follow exact step-by-step procedures. You never cut corners when handling high voltage.


• You have a basic electrical engineering education background or direct experience with UL891 switchboard standards


• Schematic Fluent: You read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs) and wiring schematics effortlessly.


• You are self-motivated, work exceptionally well without supervision, and are willing to put in occasional overtime to hit critical shipping deadlines.


• Experienced: You bring at least 1 year of hands‑on experience testing switchboards or switchgear systems.


• An Extreme Owner: You are self-motivated, manage the testing bay with high authority, and refuse to let defective products pass your station.


• High school diploma or equivalent

Bonus points

• Technical trade certification or vocational training in a related field


• Prior experience in a high-growth startup or fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance


• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup


• 401(k) with 4% employer match


• Parental leave


• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA or HSA


• Commuter benefits


• Monthly team onsites where all offices come in‑person to collaborate

Who we hire

We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws.Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.