Test Technician Summer 2027 Intern (Electrical/Refrigeration)

Central PA Chamber; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TPS in New Columbia, PA, is offering a paid summer internship in a climate-controlled production environment. The role involves supporting electrical and control system testing for industrial ovens and environmental chambers.

Expected duties include reading schematics, assisting with temperature controllers and VFDs, data recording, and basic panel wiring assistance. Enrolled AA students gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school with a focus on electrical and/or HVAC troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical and control systems is preferred.
• Basic ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, setting-up and operating temperature controllers and VFDs.
• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot wiring using meters and probes.
• Assist with debugging HMI controls for accuracy and functionality.
• Record test data and maintain accurate records; apply basic quality control procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Data recording

Excel/Word

Education

Associate's degree enrolled

Tools

RS500

Studio 5000

Allen Bradley VFDS

Job description

Test Seasonal Manual Labor New Columbia, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1132

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

This is a paid summer internship. Hours are Monday- Friday from 6:00am- 2:30pm. TPS offers a clean and climate controlled production area- it's warm in the winter and cool in the summer!

If you are looking for a great internship opportunity you’ve come to the right place! We are currently hiring and seeking talented individuals to join our growing team!

If you aren't familiar with us, TPS is located in New Columbia, PA, and is a leader in thermal processing products and test solutions. We design and manufactures industrial and laboratory ovens and furnaces, and environmental temperature cycling and stability test chambers. Our product brands include Blue M, Gruenberg, Tenney and Lunaire. TPS provides equipment to a broad range of customers in different industries, such as, defense, aerospace, electronics, biotech, medical, pharmaceutical, lab animal science, energy, transportation, communications, commercial heat treating, die casting, agriculture, and materials processing.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.tpsovens.com

This is a paid summer internship. Hours are Monday- Friday from 6:00am- 2:30pm. TPS offers a clean and climate controlled production area- it's warm in the winter and cool in the summer!

If you are looking for a great internship opportunity you’ve come to the right place! We are currently hiring and seeking talented individuals to join our growing team!

If you aren't familiar with us, TPS is located in New Columbia, PA, and is a leader in thermal processing products and test solutions. We design and manufactures industrial and laboratory ovens and furnaces, and environmental temperature cycling and stability test chambers. Our product brands include Blue M, Gruenberg, Tenney and Lunaire. TPS provides equipment to a broad range of customers in different industries, such as, defense, aerospace, electronics, biotech, medical, pharmaceutical, lab animal science, energy, transportation, communications, commercial heat treating, die casting, agriculture, and materials processing.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.tpsovens.com

EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

Summary: Assists with preparing specifications for installation of apparatus and control instrumentation used to test industrial ovens, environmental testing chambers and pharmaceutical equipment. Ensures all equipment performs to customer specifications and records results by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with reading both electrical schematics and plumbing diagrams and troubleshoot wiring using multi-meters and amp probes.
• Able to assist with installing, setting-up and operating temperature controllers and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Become familiar with downloading to and troubleshooting PLC based control systems.
• Assist with debugging HMI controls for accuracy and functionality
• Ability to assist with completing basic plumbing operations.
• Ability to assist with preparing the layout and performance of temperature and airflow uniformity studies
• Assisting with coordinating and participating in testing and/or troubleshooting units or systems to be tested in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments.
• Able to assist with recording test data in electronic format, keeping detailed and accurate records and applying statistical quality control procedures; evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Able to assist with troubleshooting and repairing units that do not function according to specifications prior to shipment.
• Assists with conferring with engineering and other departments to alert them to issues and trends.
• Ability to interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• May also work in the electrical panel shop and work on wiring basic through complex custom panels and assisting with connecting finished panels to equipment.
• May also work in the refrigeration production area assembling skids.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Currently enrolled in anAssociate's degree (AA) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school with a focus on electrical and/or HVAC troubleshooting.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Able to use Gmail and other Google programs such as Sheets.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None required as an intern.Electrical certificate/training, especially working with high voltage power, may be required depending upon the position in the Test department.

Other Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with Allen Brady controls and software such as RS500 and Studio 5000. Knowledge with Allen Bradley Powerflex series VFDS. Experience with gas fired heating systems and Steam heating systems is a bonus. Forklift and scissor lift experience desirable or a willingness to obtain license. Must be a self-starter and able to troubleshoot without constant supervision and be willing work overtime on an as-needed basis to maintain production deadlines.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.