Test Technician in Dayton, Minnesota at States Manufacturing Corporation

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for inspecting and testing equipment, working with engineers, assemblers, management for successful testing and troubleshooting and record-keeping of equipment and reporting on project status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup, testing and troubleshooting of low and medium voltage switchgear, ATS’s, circuit breakers, protective relays, and control systems.
• Provide internal technical support to manufacturing, engineering and field service.
• Troubleshoot and assist in configuration of control systems utilizing PLC/HMI control platforms.
• Perform product testing and reporting and documenting of results.
• Assist with redline drawing updates.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with manufacturers and vendor representatives.
• Projects a positive, professional image of the company in all communications with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Stays current with product updates, equipment and technology, code changes, personal certifications and training.
• Develops and delivers training on client applications.
• Supports Factory Witness Testing with customers and suppliers.
• Ensures equipment is safe to use, calibrated and properly configured.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Experience or education in the electrical equipment industry and electrical equipment testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn, or experience with programming PLCs and HMIs.
• Understanding of 3-phase power systems is preferred, including power distribution, AC/DC, Voltage Circuit Theory, generators, circuit protection and practical troubleshooting skill of this equipment.
• Training in electrical theory and technologies. Understanding of low voltage and/or medium voltage electrical equipment is preferred.
• Diesel Power generation related controls and experience, including parallel systems.
• Background in electrical power including low voltage and medium voltage and experience with most types of switchgear testing.
• Reading schematics and blueprints for power, control, automation, engineering and customer technical support.
• Superior problem solving, project management and analytical skills.
• Ability to work safely and diligently in a semi-autonomous environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful):

• This position requires the ability to sit, and bend or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid Weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD