Senior Electrical Test Technician

Located in North Billerica, MA, our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on, Electrical Test Technician to work in our manufacturing facility. The company designs and manufactures engine driven industrial generators, chillers and heat pumps. This position requires performing a diverse set of diagnostic electrical, temperature, pressure, and mechanical testing of our products. POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Test Technician will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust test solutions for our advanced electronics products. This position requires a hands-on engineer who can work through each step of an analysis, which will include electrical test, non-destructive troubleshooting, environmental testing, and writing a detailed final report. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Learn and operate the available test equipment such as DMM, PQA, Oscilloscope, etc. - Work on several analyses concurrently. _ Ensure tasks are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner. - Participate and collaborate across the department to work with engineers in other disciplines such as materials and Product engineering. - Train technicians and oversee testing of Chillers. - Establish and perform quality control inspection points for STX and DTX. - Perform Electrical Check out on all products. - Create or revise Production documentation and develop test procedures and work instructions. - Oversee calibration program. Work directly with Metrology company in collecting tools and schedule pick up / drop off of tools. - Knowledge of 3 phase, single phase, DC power circuits, and control logic. - Ability to independently analyze, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/electronic problems in wiring, harnesses, PC boards and control systems. - Ability to read schematics, ladder diagrams, and wire run lists. - A good mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of engines, generators and compressors is preferred. - A very good understanding of the principles of heat transfer, refrigeration, cooling and heating applications is a strong plus.- Ability to record, extrapolate, report, and communicate data and test results. - Participate and collaborate across the department to work with engineers in other disciplines such as materials and Product engineering. - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and quality within assembly and manufacturing processes. - Implement process improvements for existing assembly methods. - Contribute to robust product test plans and methods in partnership with Product and Test Engineering teams. - Participate in technical meetings - Set up, assemble, test, and install control system electronic hardware - Support process documentation updates, including implementation in a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). - Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum 7 years’ experience as an Electrical Test Technician performing circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and repairs. - Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the final test of industrial or heavy electrical equipment. Experience in power generation a plus. - Associate’s degree in engineering technology preferred, but not required. - IPC-A- 610, A-620 and J-STD-001 training preferred. - Experience in using electrical test equipment. - Experience in electronic component failure analysis - Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, and speak English. - Excellent computer skills, familiar with networking, MS Office applications. - Hands-on experience in a workshop setting, including manufacturing, assembly, and prototyping. - Motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about engineering and manufacturing. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: - Reports directly to the Manufacturing Manager - Work hours: Monday Friday 7:30am 4:30pm, Saturdays as required.