Test Technician

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Quality Test Technician you will be conducting routine test on voltage regulators, transformers and other products manufactured in the factory per the work instructions and applicable (ANSI/IEEE) American National Standards Institute/Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Responsible to ensure product meets all required routine and design tests, ensure smooth operation of test department and help troubleshoot any equipment or production issues that come up. Be the voice of quality and support quality, manufacturing and other teams to improve the performance and make improvements to the product and manufacturing processes by helping 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, 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 dryout work instructions
• Troubleshoot test equipment and test failures and update shop floor management tool to track failures. Work as part of the Quality team to ensure the overall quality of manufactured product including troubleshooting problems and helping improve test processes
• Report and update issues using the Shop Floor Management (SFM) tool, SAP, and other reporting mechanisms as required. Support all other Production and Quality team activities as needed including preliminary and dielectric testing of units, dryout, 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 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). Conduct test protocols as assigned to ensure the products and systems that are created by local organization meet specified requirements and customer expectations
• 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 be able to spot problems quickly.

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.

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Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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