Test Technician - 3rd Shift

GE Vernova; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Charleroi is searching for a candidate to perform quality control testing on circuit breakers. Responsibilities include testing functional performance, troubleshooting, and documenting test results.

The ideal candidate must have an Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, with at least 1 year of experience in quality control or panel wiring. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential due to interaction with customers in tests.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience in quality control testing or electrical panel wiring.

Responsibilities

• Test functional performance of circuit breakers.
• Perform mechanical adjustment operations on components.
• Analyze test results on defective units.
• Document work performed by filling out proper forms.

Skills

High reliability

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Effective communication

Education

Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid solutions, part of GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technology and accelerate the energy transition.

Job Description

• Tests functional performance of circuit breakers, including electrical and mechanical functions, leak tests, high voltage tests, and visual and dimensional inspections.
• Performs mechanical adjustment operations on circuit breaker components, linkages, and operating mechanisms.
• Compares results with specifications, records test data, and prints test results.
• Performs electrical troubles‑shooting and minor repairs, including the replacing of defective wiring and electrical components, and mechanical repairs. Frequently required to support production during repair procedures.
• Analyzes test results on defective units and reports on nonconforming products.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Reviews test reports from other test technicians and maintains the test reports files.
• Calibrates test instruments according to specifications.
• Performs maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical test equipment, gas handling equipment, and test facilities.
• Ensures the product will meet customer requirement in regards for finished goods.
• Documents work performed by filling out proper forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work evening shift and overtime as needed.

QAULIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High reliability
• Flexible and able to work weekends when business need dictates
• Must be articulate and professional, with good interpersonal skills because of frequent customer witness tests in the test lab
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as test standards, inspection and test procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and interpret documents such as IEEE and IEC circuit breaker and test standards, inspection and test procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively, write routine reports and correspondence

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in quality control testing or electrical panel wiring