Electric Commissioning Technician

Job Title: Electric Commissioning Technician Job Description
This role supports electrical testing operations at manufacturing and test facilities in West Chester and occasionally Fairfield, Ohio. The Electric Commissioning Technician focuses on commissioning and testing advanced 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems used in critical-power applications, ensuring they operate safely, reliably, and in accordance with engineering and quality standards. You will complete required plant electrical-safety training before performing any testing activities and then work hands-on with complex electrical equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and perform functional, operational, and electrical testing on advanced 3-phase UPS products used in critical-power applications.
- Test UPS systems, electrical assemblies, controls, breakers, current transformers (CTs), communication components, and related electronic systems to verify proper performance.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, electrical drawings, bills of material, and test documentation to execute test plans accurately.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve wiring, electrical, mechanical, and functional issues discovered during testing, escalating when necessary.
- Perform AC/DC circuit analysis to validate proper system operation and confirm that electrical parameters meet specifications.
- Use appropriate electrical test equipment, including voltmeters, multimeters, continuity testers, hipot testers, ground bond testers, and power meters, to diagnose and verify system performance.
- Upload firmware, download parameters, configure control panels, and support electronic component setup as required by engineering documentation.
- Set up and verify protective relays, breakers, controls, sensors, meters, communication modules, and related devices according to engineering documents or vendor manuals.
- Accurately document test results, defects, rework activities, and quality findings in digital test-documentation systems and other required records.
- Escalate test failures, drawing concerns, and quality issues to Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or supervision in a timely and clear manner.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area consistent with 5S and Lean manufacturing practices, following all plant safety guidelines.
- Support continuous-improvement efforts related to testing processes, quality performance, first-pass yield, cycle time, and overall productivity.
- Perform equipment commissioning testing to verify electrical function and readiness for operation.
- Follow electrical safety requirements, test procedures, quality standards, lockout/tagout processes, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements at all times.
- Work flexibly around production and assembly schedules to meet testing needs and support manufacturing timelines.
- Work independently once trained, managing daily tasks and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing and electrical-test environment.
- Travel occasionally between the West Chester and Fairfield facilities as testing and business needs require.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, or electrical assembly in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience with electrical gear, UPS systems, and electrical testing, including commissioning and functional verification.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, electrical drawings, and test documentation accurately.
- Strong working knowledge of AC/DC electrical circuits and 3-phase electrical systems.
- Proficiency using electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, multimeters, continuity testers, hipot testers, ground bond testers, and power meters.
- Ability to perform AC/DC circuit analysis and validate proper system operation.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for wiring, electrical, mechanical, and functional issues.
- Ability to document test results, defects, rework, and quality findings clearly and accurately.
- Effective communication skills to escalate issues and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and supervision.
- Ability to follow detailed test procedures, electrical safety requirements, quality standards, lockout/tagout processes, and PPE requirements.
- Ability to work independently once trained and adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to work overtime or alternate shifts as business needs require.
- Flexibility to work around production and assembly schedules as testing needs require.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous testing experience with UPS systems, power distribution units (PDUs), switchgear, electrical panels, or industrial electrical equipment.
- Experience with 3-phase power systems, including hipot testing, ground bond testing, functional testing, and load testing.
- Familiarity with protective relays, breakers, CTs, meters, communication modules, and control panels.
- Experience uploading firmware and configuring electronic controls or control panels.
- Electrical or wiring certification is preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous-improvement practices.
- Basic computer skills, including use of Windows-based applications and digital test-documentation systems.
Work Environment
This position is based primarily at the West Chester, Ohio facility, with occasional travel to the Fairfield, Ohio facility as testing and business needs require. You will work in a manufacturing and electrical-test environment around large electrical equipment and advanced UPS systems. The role requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working around equipment for extended periods, as well as using hand tools, electrical test equipment, and computer-based test systems. You must be able to lift or move materials within company safety guidelines and work near energized equipment only in accordance with approved safety procedures and required training. The environment emphasizes 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and proper use of PPE. Work hours may include overtime or alternate shifts, depending on production and testing demands, and you will coordinate activities around ongoing production and assembly schedules.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of West Chester, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of West Chester, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in West Chester,OH. About Actalent

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