Testing Technician

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Team Lead, Application Engineering, this role is an integral part of a team dedicated to developing and deploying innovative solutions using high pulsed power to the energy sector.

The Testing Technician is responsible for conducting tests, measurements, and inspections on products, components, and systems to validate performance, reliability, and safety. This role supports application, engineering, R&D, and production teams by providing accurate test data, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

Collaboration with internal and external partners is crucial to establish and prioritize short- and long-term goals, ensuring the provision of necessary expertise, skills, and services to accomplish these objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

Testing & Measurement

• Set up, operate, and maintain test benches, instruments, and measurement equipment.
• Perform functional, performance, environmental, and reliability tests according to procedures and specifications.
• Record test conditions, data, and results accurately and consistently.
• Validate that products meet required specifications, standards, and quality criteria.

Troubleshooting & Analysis

• Identify test anomalies, failures, or product defects.
• Perform basic diagnostic activities to determine root causes.
• Support engineers in developing corrective actions and retests.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed test reports with measurements, observations, and results.
• Maintain clear records of setups, configurations, and calibration statuses.
• Follow test procedures, safety protocols, and compliance requirements.

Equipment & Safety

• Ensure all test equipment is calibrated, in good condition, and used safely.
• Follow electrical, mechanical, and lab safety procedures.
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.

Collaboration

• Work closely with engineers, production, R&D teams, and quality assurance.
• Provide feedback on test procedures and propose improvements.
• Support prototype builds, design verification, and validation testing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma or technical certificate in electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, instrumentation, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Hands-on experience with electrical or mechanical testing environments.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and test plans.
• Strong understanding of test instruments
• Basic knowledge of data acquisition systems, automated test equipment, or software tools.
• Experience in R&D or field testing.
• Experience with LabVIEW, PLCs, DAQ systems, or automated test scripts will be a plus.
• Ability to work with high-voltage or high-power equipment (if relevant).
• A growth mindset with a passion for emerging technologies and influencing change
• A proven track record of displaying effective critical thinking skills to analyze and solve problems using collaboration, creativity, and open-mindedness
• Strong analytical and organizational skills combined with the ability to manage competing priorities with a tolerance for unstructured situations
• The initiative and drive to be comfortable working autonomously and deliver results in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, able to present ideas and influence across all levels of an organization
• Intermediate + level competence in various technical platforms including Microsoft programs and collaborative team technologies and platforms (Office 365, SharePoint, Zoom)
• Values that align with ours: problem solving, teamwork, accountability, and fun

Behavioral Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Organization
• Detail Oriented
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Initiative

Living our Core Values: Inspiring Energetic Change:

• WE/ME: We act and make decisions for the benefit of the team, not for our own ego or advancement. Like family we are committed to the success and well-being of every Sparky.
• Dependable: We say what we do and then we do what we say even when no one is watching
• Solve it: When we see problem, we fix it using ingenuity and common sense. We have the courage to fail fast and learn.
• Fun Works: We take ourselves lightly and our work seriously. Optimism, kindness and a sense of humor go a long way when the going gets tough. We can laugh at ourselves and with each other when sharing setbacks or celebrating success.
  

*Opportunity for future relocation with company growth.

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