Test Technician - Reading, PA

Hubbell Incorporated; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Test Technician to oversee the Hipotronics test area in Reading, PA. This role involves leading the testing of high voltage products, providing essential technical support to customers, and ensuring efficient production processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor others. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to critical infrastructure solutions that power communities and industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with testing and troubleshooting high voltage products.
• Ability to mentor and guide other technicians effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Hipotronics test area and lead testing for high voltage products.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and support production.

Skills

Testing and troubleshooting

Calibrating analog and digital control metering circuits

Reading schematics

Customer interaction

Time management

Communication skills

Education

2-year degree in technical field

Tools

Handheld tools

Test instruments

SAP

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Job Overview

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the Hipotronics test area in Reading PA. This includes being the lead tester of Hipotronics high voltage products in the factory, while also providing production support when required. This position will also provide technical assistance to customers in the areas of installation, startup, maintenance, repair and training of high voltage test and measurement equipment.

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the Hipotronics test area in Reading PA. This includes being the lead tester of Hipotronics high voltage products in the factory, while also providing production support when required. This position will also provide technical assistance to customers in the areas of installation, startup, maintenance, repair and training of high voltage test and measurement equipment.

A Day In The Life

The following roles and responsibilities will be required to fulfill the position and are not inclusive.

• Leads the Hipotronics test area, ensuring an efficient test schedule and clean, safe environment.
• Leads all production and onsite testing for GTC/Hipo manufacturing to ensure products are assembled correctly and test steps are done properly prior to final test.
• Provides technical guidance on everything in production from processing HV tanks, to providing technical support on lugging, soldering, schematic reviews, and work instructions.
• Facilitates all communication between production and engineering to make sure products are assembled and test correctly.
• Mentors and provide technical guidance for all other test technicians at the GTC Reading facility.
• Supports customers via phone and email, understand their requirements and help resolve issues.
• Supports service group by providing part numbers for quoting, ability to search BOMs in SAP and identify parts.
• Performs all final tests required to ensure that equipment operates as stipulated in engineering specifications and makes any adjustments necessary. Prepares a written report of all work performed together with test results and generates test reports.
• Performs final tests on new systems and generates corresponding test and calibration documentation that will be sent to customers.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

What will help you thrive in this role?

• 2-year degree in technical field required
• Preferred 5+ years’ experience with testing, troubleshooting and calibrating analog and digital control metering circuits.
• Preferred 5+ years reading schematics and working with handheld tools and test instruments.
• Travels to customers on short notice (25-30%) to provide technical assistance, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and calibrations.
• Experience interfacing with customers.
• Excellent time management, organization, communication, and prioritization capability.
• Ability to interact comfortably with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Occasional bending and squatting required.
• Occasional lifting required (up to 50 lbs.)
• The ability to work at heights.
  
  

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 Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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