R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN IV

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable, and more connected world.

About the role

TE Connectivity Energy Division is seeking a High Voltage Technician to join our Fuquay Varina team. The High Voltage Technician will perform electrical testing on high voltage components (46kV and above) in a laboratory environment to support Engineering, Research and Development.

• Work within an assigned area in a team environment
• Primarily carry out work in an HV lab environment on-site, with occasional coordination of tests at external premises
• Work with HV cable and cable accessories and HV test equipment for measurement and confirmation of Partial Discharge, AC HiPot, and Impulse performance
• Prepare HV cable and install cable accessories for testing to IEEE, IEC, and other industry standards
• Document test and measurement data and may assist in preparation of test reports
• Plan work in accordance with Electrical and Occupational Safety and electromagnetic interference to the surrounding environment
• Adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices and utilize appropriate personal protective gear during the course of work

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of high voltage cable preparation and cable accessory installation and testing experience (46-230kV)
• Experience with cable preparation tools and procedures
• Experience operating and troubleshooting HV test equipment (Transformers, PD detector, impulse generator)
• Experience with ohm meter, volt meter, amp meter, etc.
• Understand electric circuits, proficient with oscilloscopes and data acquisition equipment, proficient with electrical test equipment
• Familiarity with insulators and surge arresters (46-230kV) is desirable
• High School diploma or local equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience
• Two-year Technical college Diploma (preferred)
• Journeymen's Papers (preferred)

Skills

• Plan and perform electrical qualification tests on high voltage cables and cable accessories according to industry standards
• Demonstrate proficiency with cable preparation and accessory installation tools
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Moderate to heavy lifting may be required
• Keep organized notebook, plan and manage multiple test programs
• Collect and manage test data, write test reports
• MS Office skills
• Ability to read assembly instructions and drawings
• Ability to drive projects to completion in a timely manner with high realization of objectives

Competencies

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Inclusion
• Innovation
• Teamwork

Pay

Competitive base salary: $67,000 - $83,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location). Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits