Electrical Tester

About the role

Thomson Power Systems (a Regal Rexnord company) is expanding into a new facility near Arlington, TX and is seeking an Electrical Tester. The role is fully onsite, performed at the designated Regal Rexnord office, and reports to the Quality Supervisor. The Tester will perform testing and quality assurance activities across switchboard and electrical panel manufacturing operations, ensuring products meet design standards and functionality while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily testing and inspection of switchboards, panelboards, and related sub‑assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and review/approve electrical test reports, inspection checklists, and quality documentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues identified during testing and coordinate corrective actions with the production team.
• Train new team members on testing procedures, provide feedback on test scripts and inspection standards.
• Maintain and enforce quality control procedures for testing finished products.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis for defects and support corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support internal and external ISO 9001 audits, including UL and customer inspections.
• Identify gaps in testing processes and propose improvements using lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, SPC, and FMEA.
• Ensure all testing activities follow electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain calibration records for testing instruments and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (technical diploma/certifications in an electrical field preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of testing experience in electrical assembly.
• Strong knowledge of three‑phase electrical systems and concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical testing and troubleshooting tools (multimeters, insulation testers, hi‑pot testers).
• Expertise in low/medium voltage switchgear assembly, wiring, and testing, including reading complex schematics and work instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve practical electrical problems on the line with limited standardization or precedent.
• Demonstrated adherence to Regal Rexnord values: Integrity, Responsibility, passion to win, Performance, customer success, and sense of urgency.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with communication protocols based on MODBUS and related troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to accurately prepare and enter data into spreadsheets.

Key Competencies

• Team engagement
• Strong electrical troubleshooting
• Quality mindset and attention to detail
• Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration
• Process discipline and documentation accuracy

Pay

$28–$34 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Monday‑Thursday or Tuesday‑Friday, 5:45 AM – 4:15 PM. Overtime may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance