Wind Turbine Test Technician

flender; Elgin (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Flender in Elgin, IL, is seeking a Tester to assist in final testing of wind turbine power transmissions and subassemblies. You will work under supervision with other testers, a lead, or supervisor, performing various duties related to testing and inspection.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and typically 1 year in a production or testing environment, with a demonstrated mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. This full-time role supports our manufacturing team on-site.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required and demonstrated.
• Attention to detail in testing and inspection.
• Candidates should be able to follow assembly/test procedures and records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Verifies units to parts lists, assembly/test card, assembly/test protocols.
• Assembles fixtures to unit and installs on test stand.
• Connects and wires sensors, motors, and probes per the test criteria; reports failures.
• Checks units for cleanliness and visually inspects for defects.
• Fills unit with oil per the assembly/test card.
• Assists in the monitoring of units during test and with post-test inspection.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Flender in Elgin, IL, is seeking a Tester to assist in final testing of wind turbine power transmissions and subassemblies. You will work under supervision with other testers, a lead, or supervisor, performing various duties related to testing and inspection.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and typically 1 year in a production or testing environment, with a demonstrated mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. This full-time role supports our manufacturing team on-site.