Tester - Reading, PA

Hubbell Incorporated; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Production Quality Inspector in Reading, PA to perform visual and electrical inspections of production products and subassemblies, following established procedures and time limits. You will develop knowledge of electronic components, set-ups from drawings, and document all inspection data in QA reports.

You will collaborate with Quality Engineering to resolve test fixture issues and support other departments with troubleshooting on the production floor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• Experience with visual and electrical inspections is a plus.
• Ability to read bills of materials, drawings, and engineering docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and electrical inspections and tests per procedures.
• Document results on QA forms, logs, timesheets, and failure reports.
• Interpret BOMs, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair units or circuit boards on the production floor.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to resolve test fixture issues.
• Assist Supervisor - Production Test by communicating production effects.
• Provide other duties as assigned.

Skills

Visual inspection

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree/electronics experience preferred

Tools

Electronic measuring equipment

Test fixtures

Job description

Under close supervision, perform inspection and test of production product quality in accordance with established procedures and time limitations.

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Perform visual and electrical inspections and tests of products and subassemblies, in accordance with established test procedures and workmanship specifications.
• Develop a working knowledge of the names and mechanical appearance of various electronic components, materials, and electronic measuring equipment:
• perform electrical set‑ups from drawings and electric diagrams using various types of electronic measuring equipment.
• Accurately document information on all inspections and tests on appropriate QA reporting forms:
  • daily logs;
  • time sheets;
  • failure reports.
• Advise the Supervisor - Production Test of respective production effects and/or problems with test fixtures.
• Interpret bills of materials, written test procedures, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation:
• Perform simple troubleshooting tasks, accurately documenting all defect information on Product Failure Reports.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to resolve problems regarding test fixtures, equipment, and test procedures during prototype and released production product builds.
• Provide support to other departments by troubleshooting and repairing units or circuit boards on the production floor as needed. This includes responding to requests for technical assistance, diagnosing issues, and implementing repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• High School diploma or equivalent required; prefer a technical degree or previous electronics experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 35 lbs. and transport, good mobility. Must be able to distinguish and identify different components/part colors. Must be able to successfully distinguish between various test equipment signals and test indictors. Able to sit or stand for prolong periods of time.

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.

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.