Test Technician III - Des Moines, IA

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

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated seeks a Test Technician III to lead advanced testing of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts, supporting design, test development, and prototype evaluation. You will identify improvements to processes, train staff, and ensure quality is a core value across the team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and production, documentation of test results, and adherence to safety procedures while advancing testing capabilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute advanced testing processes to ensure quality and performance of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts and materials.
• Support engineering activities by participating in design, test development, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of new systems.
• Identify improvements to testing procedures and ensure testing and quality are core values.
• Train lab technicians in proper equipment use, safety procedures, product testing and documentation.
• Aide engineers in demonstrating product reliability and quality through test circuits and apparatus.

Skills

Electrical testing

Documentation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Written communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Job Overview

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.

A Day In The Life

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.