Engineering Technician

About the role

Will work directly hands-on in an electrical test lab, building and configuring MCC and switchgear test samples. Will implement UL and IEC compliance testing in high-current environments. Will strictly observe electrical safety and LOTO requirements while doing so. The role includes precise documentation of test setups and results, close collaboration with development and high‑current lab engineers, and maintaining a 5S‑driven, safe, and organized lab environment to support reliable test execution.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and switchgear test samples according to engineering drawings and specifications
• Assemble electrical and mechanical components to support standardized and custom test configurations
• Prepare test setups for high‑current, high‑power electrical testing
• Conduct electrical tests following applicable standards, including: UL 845, UL 891, IEC 61439‑1, IEC 61439‑2
• Complete common electrical tests such as: Short circuit testing, Arc flash testing, Temperature rise testing, Dielectric (hi‑pot) testing
• Support safe operation of equipment in high‑current laboratory environments
• Document test procedures, setups, results, and observations
• Capture test data, anomalies, and deviations in formal test records
• Support traceability and compliance documentation requirements
• Follow all electrical safety, LOTO, and laboratory safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit‑ready workspace
• Apply 5S principles to lab organization and test areas
• Support a culture of safety in high‑energy test environments
• Work with development engineers to support design verification activities
• Partner with high‑current lab engineers during complex or hazardous testing
• Provide hands‑on technical support during failure investigation and root cause analysis
• Communicate test status, issues, and findings

Qualifications

• Education: Technical school work (up to 1 year)
• Hands‑on experience with: Electrical and mechanical assembly, Power and control wiring, Test instrumentation and lab equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated understanding of: Electrical safety practices, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Safe work practices for high‑energy systems
• Familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and 5S principles
• Experience testing MCCs, switchgear, or industrial power products preferred
• Familiarity with UL and IEC compliance testing desired
• Ideal skills: interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, basic CAD understanding, using a computer, AC/DC power, mechanical aptitude, torque, familiar with mechanical assembly

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.