Test Technician - Capacitor Voltage Transformers (2nd Shift)

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct high-voltage electrical testing of capacitor voltage transformers and instrument transformers, including electrical performance, high-voltage, visual, and dimensional inspections.
• Operate and monitor high-voltage test equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety protocols.
• Verify product performance against engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards (e.g., IEEE, ANSI, IEC).
• Test functional performance including voltage transformation ratios, phase angle measurement, insulation resistance, capacitance/power factor, partial discharge detection, and ratio/polarity verification.
• Accurately document test data, prepare test reports, and ensure full traceability of test records.
• Compare results against specifications, record test data, and print test results.
• Document all work performed by completing the appropriate forms.
• Identify, analyze, and escalate test failures or deviations; collaborate with engineering and quality teams to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and minor repairs, including replacement of defective components and mechanical repairs; frequently support production during repair procedures.
• Analyze test results on defective units and report on nonconforming products.
• Perform mechanical adjustment operations on instrument transformer components, linkages, and operating mechanisms.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test procedures, reduce downtime, and improve product quality.
• Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and customers regarding testing procedures, results, and problem resolution.

Safety & Work Environment

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Work comfortably in a high-voltage testing environment with appropriate PPE.
• Lift and maneuver test equipment and components weighing up to 35 lbs. as part of daily responsibilities.
• Exposure to loud noise, high voltage, and moving equipment; strict adherence to safety protocols is required.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of related experience in quality control testing or electrical testing. Previous experience with high-voltage electrical testing or transformer testing in a manufacturing or utility environment is highly desirable.

Desired Characteristics & Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge of basic electrical theory, including AC measurement principles, voltage transformation ratios, and phase angle measurement.
• Familiarity with high-voltage test practices and standards (IEEE, ANSI, IEC).
• Familiarity with insulation resistance testing, capacitance/power factor measurement, partial discharge detection, and ratio/polarity verification.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting using instruments such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and voltmeters.
• Solid mathematical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and computer literate.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong documentation practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be professional and articulate, as the role involves frequent customer witness tests in the test lab.
• Ability to understand and explain test procedures and requirements to customers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during 2nd shift.
• Commitment to safety protocols when working with high-energy systems.