About this role
Summary Job Responsibilities and Activities
Perform electrical and electronic testing on NWL commercial and military products, including dry components, oil-filled transformers, water-cooled assemblies, electronic assemblies, and complex power supply and control systems.
Functions
- Set up and perform testing on commercial and military products and assemblies.
- Connect electrical and electronic components to the appropriate cabling and test equipment.
- Operate and monitor test equipment and power sources, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, hipot testers, and specialty test equipment.
- Test transformers weighing up to 70,000 pounds and rated up to 25 MVA, and power supplies rated up to 300 kW.
- Perform testing at voltages up to 150 kVDC and currents up to 5,000 amps, following established testing and safety procedures.
- Follow blueprints, manufacturing documents, and applicable testing procedures.
- Use material handling equipment, including pallet jacks, as needed.
- Test all NWL products and provide related training.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Associate degree or technical certification required.
- Experience with high-current or high-voltage testing, or related military experience, required.
- Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic components.
- Familiarity with the use and operation of oscilloscopes, multimeters, hipot testers, and specialty test equipment.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and manufacturing documents.
- Computer proficiency.
- Familiarity with material handling equipment, including pallet jacks.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to adjust to changing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering, management, and production cell personnel.
- Reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.