Quality Assurance Tester

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Office - Trussville, AL 35173

Summary

Essential Accountabilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to read and understand Technical Data, work instructions, BOMs, and engineering drawings (electrical and mechanical).
• Verify wiring, signal integrity, and control logic using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in control systems including sensors, relays, contactors, and communication interfaces.
• Maintain electrical power systems, in an industrial setting with ranging from, but not limited to 12-240v DC and 120-480 AC.
• Knowledge Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). Configure and troubleshoot using local interface and communication software.
• Proficient in conducting electrical and mechanical testing procedures to ensure finished products and assemblies meet expected company quality standards.
• Experience with electrical circuits: continuity, motor loading, and using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, process meters, and current probes to ensure compatibility and communication of system components.
• Inspect repaired and overhauled equipment and components using approved quality standards and data as the means for acceptance.
• Assist in audits, special projects, and R&D interfacing with engineering to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, specifications, and the creation of testing procedures.
• Monitor the use of equipment and calibration requirements to ensure safe, accurate operation.
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control.
• Train the quality and manufacturing teams on quality control measures to improve product excellence.
• Use test instrumentation and control components such as HMIs, thermocouples, RTDs, variable frequency drivers, load cells, and relaying.
• Constantly learn new things and mentor your team members.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement, inter-team communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC's / programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control systems, sensors, actuators, and motor controls.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or, 2+ years of experience in electrical control testing or industrial automation Electronics Technology, or related field.
• Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols.

Physical Requirements

• Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment with prolonged mental concentration and acute attention to detail.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

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