Test Technician
Actalent · Prospect Heights, IL · Yesterday
On-siteQuality Assurance$28–$32/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Execute electrical, performance, environmental, and durability testing on fuses and circuit protection products.
- Set up and operate test circuits using DC power supplies and laboratory instrumentation.
- Conduct fuse performance testing and evaluate product behavior under various operating conditions.
- Conduct environmental testing, including temperature cycling, fatigue testing, torque testing, and other reliability evaluations.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret test data, waveforms, and measurements to assess product performance.
- Generate detailed test reports and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to engineering teams.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain data acquisition systems and laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
- Participate in engineering design reviews and provide technical feedback based on testing results and observations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, refine, and improve test methods and procedures.
- Perform preventative maintenance and calibration checks on laboratory equipment to maintain test integrity.
- Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols, operating procedures, and documentation requirements while working in both standard and high-voltage lab environments.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of Ohm’s Law and its application in testing and troubleshooting.
- Solid knowledge of series and parallel circuits and how they behave under different conditions.
- Strong understanding of voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships in electrical circuits.
- Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical circuits and test setups.
- Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes for measuring and analyzing electrical waveforms.
- Hands-on experience using digital multimeters for voltage, current, and resistance measurements.
- Hands-on experience using DC power supplies to build and operate test circuits.
- Hands-on experience using data acquisition systems to capture and record test data.
- Able to interpret electrical schematics and circuit diagrams accurately.
- Experience collecting, organizing, and documenting test data in a clear and structured manner.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
- Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly to engineering and cross-functional teams.
- High attention to detail when conducting tests, recording data, and preparing reports.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively within a team environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
- Experience working in a product testing environment, electronics laboratory, or high-voltage laboratory.
- Experience with circuit protection devices, including fuses and related protection components.
- Experience with power electronics or automotive electrical systems.
- Familiarity with environmental and reliability testing methodologies, such as temperature cycling and fatigue testing.
- Interest in automotive and emerging technologies, particularly electric vehicles and advanced circuit protection solutions.