Transit Electronics Lab Tech – Hands-On Instrumentation

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF)

Free SEPTA pass

Job summary

SEPTA in Philadelphia is seeking an Electronic/Electrical Lab Tech (5734) to service mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic instrumentation, and to develop wiring diagrams and schematics. It includes calibrating meters with traceable standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and two years of electro-mechanical training, plus a PA driver's license, and completion of a pre-employment written test at SEPTA's Test Center.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with 2 years of Electro-Mechanical technical school or equivalent level of work experience.
• Must have valid Pennsylvania driver's license or equivalent.
• Must pass pre-employment written test at SEPTA's Test Center.

Responsibilities

• Services mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic instrumentation for the purpose of measuring physical and electronic values or quantities, voltage, current, frequency, etc.
• Services combinations of energy sources and power supplies.
• Responsible for developing various blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Services various meters and devices with prime standards using the electric lab meter calibrator that is traceable to the “National Bureau of Standards.”
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

Skills

Electrical systems

Blueprints

Wiring diagrams

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Electro-Mechanical tech training

Tools

Electrical test meters

Job description

SEPTA in Philadelphia is seeking an Electronic/Electrical Lab Tech (5734) to service mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic instrumentation, and to develop wiring diagrams and schematics. It includes calibrating meters with traceable standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and two years of electro-mechanical training, plus a PA driver's license, and completion of a pre-employment written test at SEPTA's Test Center.