Test Technician - Des Moines, IA

Hubbell Incorporated; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Test Technician III to lead and execute advanced testing for electrical, electronic, and mechanical components. The role supports engineering by designing, testing, modifying, fabricating, and assembling new systems, while identifying process improvements to ensure quality as a core value.

You will collaborate with project engineers, maintain lab equipment, calibrate instruments, evaluate materials to spec, and perform environmental tests on

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of electrical/electronic testing experience (required).
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills (required).
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of electronic component theory preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work from procedures and drawings with minimal guidance.
• Experience executing tests and documenting test results.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to Electronic circuits designs and analysis, in support of project engineers.
• Maintaining equipment and laboratory; calibrating instruments and stocking lab materials.
• Evaluating materials and components to specification.
• Performing environmental tests to check out prototypes and components.
• Aiding Engineers in demonstrating product reliability and quality; building test circuits and apparatus.
• Aiding engineers to support other departments to maintain product in production.
• Training lab technicians in proper equipment use, safety procedures, testing and documentation.
• Researching UL/CSA standards for construction/performance requirements.

Skills

Electrical testing

Lab calibration

Test equipment maintenance

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Calibration instruments

Prototype testing

Job description

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The Test Technician III is responsible for leading and executing advanced testing processes to ensure the quality and performance of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts and materials. This position supports engineering activities by participating in the design, test development, check-out, modification, fabrication, and the assembly of new electrical and mechanical systems. The Test Technician III will identify improvements to our processes and procedures and ensure that testing and quality is a core value that comes first for our team.
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Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

Contributing to Electronic circuits designs and analysis, in support of project engineers.

Maintaining equipment and laboratory. Calibrating instruments and stock laboratory with proper and sufficient operating material. Recommending new or replacement test equipment.

Evaluating materials and components to specification.

Performing environmental tests to check out prototypes, components, etc.

Aiding Engineers in their role of demonstrating that products are reliable and of the required quality level, i.e., the design and build of test circuits and apparatus (Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical).

Aiding Engineers in their supportive role to other departments to help maintain the product in production.

Training lab technicians in the proper use of equipment, safety procedures, product testing and documentation.

Researching UL/CSA standards for Construction/Performance requirements. Preparing test specimens and apparatus for UL/CSA testing. Assisting Certification Agency in the inspection and testing of product.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (required)

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experiencein electrical/electronic testing and techniques of design (required)

Strong attention to detail, problem solving, time management, and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (required)

Strong decision-making and leadership skills.

Knowledge of the principles of theory and general electronic component functions preferred.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work from procedures and drawings with minimal guidance.

Experience executing tests and documenting test results.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.