Adecco
Position Overview
The Electrical Test Technician is responsible for performing advanced testing on high-voltage electrical equipment to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards. This role involves conducting a range of low- and high-voltage tests, analyzing results, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining testing facilities. Technicians in this position are expected to develop and maintain expert-level skills in specialized testing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Required:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://uat.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The Electrical Test Technician is responsible for performing advanced testing on high-voltage electrical equipment to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards. This role involves conducting a range of low- and high-voltage tests, analyzing results, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining testing facilities. Technicians in this position are expected to develop and maintain expert-level skills in specialized testing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical tests on equipment, components, and subassemblies according to established procedures and instructions.
- Carry out low-voltage and insulation resistance tests such as ratio, Doble, and megger.
- Conduct high-voltage dielectric tests including impulse, applied voltage, induced voltage, loss measurement, sound testing, and sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA).
- Test and troubleshoot auxiliary devices and control systems, including control boxes, fan motors, load tap changer (LTC) wiring and functionality, CT wiring, relays, instrumentation, and PLC-based systems.
- Document and segregate nonconforming materials or test results in accordance with procedures.
- Assist with troubleshooting failures following established guidelines or under supervision.
- Calculate and analyze test data to confirm parameters and determine product acceptability.
- Prepare preliminary and final test reports, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Set up, move, and position equipment and auxiliary devices on and off the test floor.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the testing area, equipment, and offices in alignment with 5S principles.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on test equipment and facilities.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, planning, and other teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Strong technical knowledge of testing high-voltage electrical equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Ability to calculate, interpret, and verify test results against standards and specifications.
- Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and PC-based test systems.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE and IEC.
- Understanding of electrical safety rules and the ability to work with very high voltages.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and problem-solving within established procedures.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and relaying technical information.
- Ability to operate test instruments, controls, and related equipment safely and accurately.
- Comfortable working at heights (up to 30 feet) with fall protection when required.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to error-free reporting and data entry.
Required:
- Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, High Voltage, Utilities Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related field; or
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in factory or field testing of transformers or comparable high-voltage equipment.
- Associate's degree in a relevant electrical discipline with experience in testing, servicing, or designing high-voltage equipment.
- Testing performed in a manufacturing plant and test floor environment.
- Requires standing for extended periods, frequent walking, and occasional climbing or working at heights with protective equipment.
- Involves both precision physical work and detailed data analysis in a fast-paced setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://uat.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.