Test Technician

CEL Critical Power Ltd.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career...

Dynamic and growing team focused on…

Job summary

CEL Critical Power Ltd. in Virginia seeks an internal Test Technician to ensure our power distribution hardware meets quality and performance standards.

You will perform functional, electrical and mechanical testing on LV switchgear assemblies and document results for stakeholders. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, safety compliance, calibration of test equipment, collaboration with design and production, and contributing to continuous improvement within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical power distribution or related field.
• +3 years' experience working in an Electrical Testing role is desired.
• Familiar with UL, NEMA, ANSI, NETA, and NFPA 70E.
• Experience in product testing, inspection and quality audits.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools for identifying trends and discrepancies.
• Experience working within a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Expertise in power distribution products such as switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, RPPs.
• NFPA 70E certification is preferred but provided by CEL.
• Knowledge of industry standards UL891, UL62368-1, UL508A, UL67, UL1008, UL1008S, UL1558.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and multitasking capability.
• Professional communication skills suitable for interfacing with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, electrical and mechanical tests on LV switchgear assemblies.
• Verify wiring, torque settings and component installation against engineering drawings.
• Conduct insulation resistance, continuity and operational checks per test procedures.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to decide testing requirements.
• Participate in our customer FAT / FOK / FWT processes.
• Troubleshoot and rectify electrical issues found during testing.
• Complete detailed test reports and maintain accurate records of results for relevant stakeholders.
• Report non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis.
• Operate and maintain test equipment e.g. multi-meters, insulation testers, high-potential testers.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with electrical safety standards and company procedures.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow lockout / tagout protocols during testing.
• Capture data on repeated failure modes to the Production / Supply Chain team to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with production, project management and engineering.

Skills

Electrical testing

Electrical safety

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Manufacturing experience

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in electrical power distribution or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation testers

High-potential testers

Calibration program

Job description

Reporting to our Quality Assurance Manager, we are seeking internal Test Technicians to ensure our products meet defined quality standards and performance specifications through rigorous testing and inspection. This role is critical in maintaining product reliability, safety and compliance with industry regulations in our Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and UL 891 switchgear. The Test Technician will collaborate with various departments to identify and resolve quality issues and ensure we maintain highest product standards throughout the production process. The successful candidate will be passionate about what they do, thrive in a fast-paced environment, be ready to develop and grow their skills.

What You'll Be Doing:

Testing & Inspection:

• Perform functional, electrical and mechanical tests on LV switchgear assemblies.
• Verify wiring, torque settings and component installation against engineering drawings.
• Conduct insulation resistance, continuity and operational checks per test procedures.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to decide testing requirements.
• Participate in our customer FAT / FOK / FWT processes.
• Troubleshoot and rectify electrical issues found during testing.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all testing activities comply with electrical safety standards and company procedures.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow lockout / tagout protocols during testing.

Documentation:

• Complete detailed test reports and maintain accurate records of results for relevant stakeholders.
• Report non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis.

Equipment & Tools:

• Operate and maintain test equipment e.g. multi-meters, insulation testers, high-potential testers.
• Ensure all tools utilised in our testing program comply with our calibration program, ensuring they are in good working condition.

Continuous Improvement:

• Capture data on repeated failure modes to the Production / Supply Chain team to ensure we drive continuous improvement across all feed-in processes.
• Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with production, project management, and engineering, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Provide feedback on test procedures and suggest improvements.
• Support quality initiatives and participate in corrective actions when required.

• Associate's degree in electrical power distribution or related field.
• +3 years' experience working in an Electrical Testing role is desired.
• Familiar with all relevant standards including UL, NEMA, ANSI, and NETA, and maintain NFPA 70E.
• Experience in product testing, inspection and quality audits.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools for identifying trends and discrepancies.
• Experience working within a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Expertise in power distribution products such as switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, RPPs etc.
• NFPA 70E certification is preferred but will be provided by CEL.
• Knowledge of industry standards, including UL891, UL62368-1, UL508A, UL67, UL1008, UL1008S, UL1558.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and multitasking capability.
• Professional communication skills suitable for interfacing with customers.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A dynamic and growing team focused on innovation and excellence

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.