Test Technician - Reading, PA

Hubbell; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to manage the Hipotronics test area in Reading, PA. This role involves leading high voltage product testing and providing essential production support while ensuring safety and efficiency. You will also offer technical assistance to customers, ensuring they receive the best support for their installation and maintenance needs. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and ethics, where your contributions will help power communities and foster an inclusive culture for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in testing and troubleshooting control metering circuits.
• Ability to read schematics and work with test instruments.
• Willingness to travel for technical support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hipotronics test area and ensure efficient testing schedules.
• Provide technical guidance on assembly and testing procedures.
• Mentor test technicians and assist customers with issues.

Skills

Testing high voltage products

Troubleshooting and calibrating circuits

Customer interfacing

Technical guidance

Time management

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Handheld tools

Test instruments

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the Hipotronics test area in Reading, PA. This includes leading testing of Hipotronics high voltage products in the factory and providing production support as needed. The role also involves offering technical assistance to customers in installation, startup, maintenance, repair, and training of high voltage test and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the Hipotronics test area, ensuring an efficient testing schedule and a clean, safe environment.
2. Oversee all production and onsite testing for GTC/Hipotronics manufacturing, ensuring proper assembly and testing procedures are followed before final testing.
3. Provide technical guidance on production processes, including HV tank processing, lugging, soldering, schematic reviews, and work instructions.
4. Coordinate communication between production and engineering to ensure correct assembly and testing.
5. Mentor and support test technicians at the GTC Reading facility.
6. Assist customers via phone and email, understanding their needs and resolving issues.
7. Support the service group by providing part numbers for quoting, searching BOMs in SAP, and identifying parts.
8. Perform final tests to ensure equipment operates per engineering specifications, making adjustments as necessary, and documenting all work and test results.
9. Conduct final tests on new systems and prepare related documentation for customers.
10. Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Associate degree in a technical field required.
• Preferred 5+ years’ experience in testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating analog and digital control metering circuits.
• Preferred experience reading schematics and working with handheld tools and test instruments.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites on short notice (25-30%) for technical support, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
• Experience in customer interfacing.
• Excellent time management, organization, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to interact comfortably with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Physical ability to perform occasional bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 lbs., and work at heights.

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About Hubbell

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions powering our communities and the planet. Founded in 1888, Hubbell is a leading global manufacturer of electrical and utility solutions, enabling reliable and efficient operation of critical infrastructure. We operate in segments like Hubbell Utility Solutions and Hubbell Electrical Solutions, serving markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, and more. We are committed to sustainability, ethics, and fostering an inclusive culture where employees can grow and develop.