Test Technician

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About the Role

This position is for a Test Technician based at our Johnson City, TN site. The role works a daytime shift on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance, quality, and reliability of Siemens industrial automation products through EMC and functional validation testing.
• Drive efficient certification and product release activities by developing robust test methods, automation solutions, and laboratory capabilities.
• Support continuous improvement of an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory through quality initiatives, accreditation activities, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with global engineering, product development, and certification teams to identify and resolve technical issues early in the product lifecycle.
• Enhance laboratory efficiency through the development of PLC‑based automation, test equipment controls, and data monitoring solutions.
• Maintain schedules and ensure projects proceed in accordance with client expectations.
• Contribute to customer confidence and product success by delivering accurate, repeatable, and high‑quality test results.
• Maintain Quality Control Activity (QCA) records and associated performance trends to ensure ongoing validity and reliability of laboratory test results.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor Measurement Uncertainty (MU) records in accordance with established laboratory procedures and accreditation requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in an EMC, validation, or product testing laboratory environment.
• Perform EMC testing in accordance with international standards such as IEC 61000, IEC 61326, CISPR, and IEC 61131‑2.
• Experience operating EMC test equipment including LISNs, CDNs, RF generators, EFT, surge generators, and related instrumentation.
• Experience analyzing, documenting, and reporting test results in a laboratory environment.
• Experience developing and executing functional verification and validation test plans.
• Experience with PLC hardware, software, and industrial automation systems.
• Travel anticipated <5 % domestic and/or international.
• Experience using TIA Portal for PLC programming and automation applications.
• Must be able to lift parts or sub‑assemblies up to 50 lb.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory environment, preferably with PLC products.
• Perform EMC testing in accordance with standards including IEC 61131‑2, IEC 61000‑6‑2, IEC 61000‑6‑4, IEC 61326‑3‑1/3‑2, and other relevant EMC and functional safety standards.
• Operate EMC test equipment and setups, ensuring proper cabling, shielding, and grounding practices per CISPR 16‑2‑1 and IEC 61000‑4 series standards.
• Develop and perform functional verification and validation testing to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Analyze, document, and report test results within an A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environment.
• Develop laboratory‑specific PLC hardware and software systems using TIA Portal (S7‑1200/1500, WinCC, ET200, HMI, Safety) for test automation, equipment control, and data monitoring.
• Support and maintain the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS), including accreditation compliance, method reviews, corrective actions, procedural updates, and audit support.
• Participate in ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and internal/external quality audits.
• Perform and manage quality assurance activities to ensure validity of test results, including coordination of proficiency testing programs per ISO/IEC 17043.
• Support maritime EMC compliance testing in accordance with standards such as IACS E10, IEC 60092‑504, and IEC 60533.

Schedule

Daytime shift, on‑site work at the Johnson City, TN location. Travel expected to be less than 5 %.

Pay

Salary range: $68,830 – $117,994.

About Siemens

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. We create technology with purpose, delivering real value for customers through resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, smarter buildings and grids, sustainable transportation, and advanced healthcare.

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