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Siemens Energy

Test Technician

Siemens Energy, Richland, Mississippi, United States

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A Snapshot of Your Day As a Quality Test Technician you will conduct routine tests on voltage regulators, transformers, and other products manufactured in the factory per the work instructions and applicable ANSI/IEEE standards. You will be responsible for ensuring the product meets all required routine and design tests, ensuring smooth operation of the test department, and helping troubleshoot any equipment or production issues that arise. You will serve as the voice of quality and support quality, manufacturing, and other teams to improve performance and implement preventive and corrective measures for problem areas identified.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Electrical/Dielectric testing of various regulators and transformers including necessary physical wiring and connections

Inspect units and complete associated documentation during assembly for compliance with production and quality requirements

Report test results and inspection issues using various reporting mechanisms as required

Energize and oil fill voltage regulators per dry‑out work instructions

Troubleshoot test equipment and failures and update the shop floor management tool to track failures; work with the Quality team to ensure overall quality and improve test processes

Report and update issues using the Shop Floor Management (SFM) tool, SAP, and other reporting mechanisms; support all other Production and Quality team activities including preliminary and dielectric testing, dry‑out, and oil‑filling activities. Additional hours may be required on weekends and evenings to support these activities

What You Bring

High school diploma or GED is required

Prefer 1 year of experience in inspecting and testing electrical products in a manufacturing environment

Ability to read and understand electrical/mechanical drawings and technical specifications used in the design and production of voltage regulators; ability to interpret and apply IEEE/ANSI standards and ensure application in production

Capable of making necessary physical connections requiring the use of lifts and ladders; capable of pushing units on roller lines short distances (3‑6 ft)

Strong written and verbal communication skills are key; must be able to relay potentially complex ideas to a wide range of audiences

Good analytical skills and critical thinking to spot problems quickly

Color vision sufficient to identify wiring, labels, etc.; Adequate Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team Grid Technologies Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards

Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture

Company‑paid Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

401(k) savings plan with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

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