Test Technician - Shelton, CT

Hubbell Incorporated; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Shelton, CT is seeking a Test Technician IV to lead and execute advanced testing of electrical, electronic and mechanical parts and materials. You will support engineering through design, test development, checkout, fabrication, and the assembly of new systems.

The role emphasizes quality as a core value. Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, maintaining the laboratory, evaluating materials to specification, performing environmental tests, and documenting

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 5 years electrical/electronic testing experience.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, time management, organization, and multitasking (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Knowledge 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 for quality and performance.
• Support engineering activities including design, test development, checkout, fabrication, and assembly.
• Identify process improvements and uphold testing as a core value.
• Contribute to electronic circuit designs and analysis in support of project engineers.
• Maintain equipment and laboratory; calibrate instruments and stock materials.
• Evaluate materials and components to specification.
• Perform environmental tests on prototypes and components.
• Assist Engineers in demonstrating reliability and quality of products.
• Assist other departments to maintain products in production.
• Train lab technicians in equipment use, safety, testing, and documentation.
• Research UL/CSA standards for construction/performance; prepare specimens; assist certification testing.

Skills

Electrical testing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Procedures & drawings

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

The Test Technician IV 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 IV will identify improvements to our processes and procedures and ensure that testing and quality is a core value that comes first for our team.

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)

Minimum of 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)

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

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

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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.

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.