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Electrical Test Technician (2nd)Shift

Test and modify electrical equipment, troubleshoot circuits, and document results.

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite

About the Role

The role involves testing and modifying electrical equipment after production and before shipment. Responsibilities include inspecting product functions, monitoring test procedures, and performing system tests such as infrared and dielectric testing. The employee will also troubleshoot complex electrical problems, AC/DC circuitry, and printed circuit assemblies to the component level, as well as assemble, set up programs, and conduct functional tests on circuit boards. Work is organized by receiving requests, studying wiring diagrams and specifications, testing systems and components, and determining causes and solutions. Use of test equipment such as digital meters, current meters, transformers, load banks, hi‑pot testers, current clamps, computers, and infrared cameras is required, along with maintaining a safe work environment and complying with regulations. • Test and modify electrical equipment post‑production before shipment. • Inspect product functions and monitor test procedures. • Conduct system tests (IR, dielectric) and document results. • Troubleshoot complex AC/DC circuitry and component‑level PCB assemblies. • Assemble, program, and perform functional tests on circuit boards. • Analyze wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications to diagnose issues. • Operate test equipment such as meters, transformers, load banks, hi‑pot testers, and infrared cameras. • Maintain a safe work environment and comply with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment testing
  • system test
  • circuit troubleshoot
  • board assembly
  • test equipment
  • safety compliance

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED, and have at least one year of experience in electrical testing or related electronic technologies, preferably within a manufacturing setting. An associate degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology and prior training with electrical equipment and testing procedures are preferred. The individual must be able to read and interpret one‑line drawings, wire lists, and schematics, and possess proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word. Understanding of delta‑wye three‑phase transformer and resistive load bank technology is also required. The job requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly, and to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift. Employees may also need to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push, and pull as part of their duties. • Require High School Diploma/GED and at least one year of electrical testing experience. • Associate degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology preferred. • Proficient in reading schematics and using Microsoft Office applications. • Understand delta‑wye three‑phase transformer and resistive load bank technology. • Must reside within 50 mi of the site (military exemption); no relocation benefit. • Capable of lifting 50 lb and performing various physical tasks (stoop, kneel, crawl, etc.).

Requirements

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • electrical testing
  • schematics
  • microsoft office
  • delta‑wye

Benefits

No relocation assistance is provided; applicants must reside within a 50‑mile radius of the work site, although active‑duty military members are exempt from this geographic restriction. The position does not offer additional relocation benefits.

Work Environment

Onsite

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