Electrical Test Technician

Whelen Engineering; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Chester seeks an Electrical Test Technician to build and maintain production test fixtures used in manufacturing. The role requires strong hands-on skills, proficiency in electronic testing equipment, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical systems. Candidates should have a high school diploma with relevant experience or an associate degree. This position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment, emphasizing effective communication and independent work.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators.
• Strong troubleshooting skills at the component level.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and validate production electrical test fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and repair test fixtures and related components.
• Diagnose electrical failures using schematics and documentation.
• Identify improvements to testing efficiency and repeatability.

Skills

Hands-on skills with common hand tools

Proficient in electronic test equipment

Strong understanding of AC and DC electrical theory

Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree (AA/AS) or Technical School certification

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Job description

Electrical Test Technician

Department: Engineering (126) CT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: Brian McDougall

Description

The Electrical Test Technician is responsible for building, maintaining, and improving production test fixtures used to support electrical testing in a manufacturing environment. This role includes troubleshooting and repairing test fixtures and associated components down to the component level. The technician will also identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, reliability, and overall optimization. This position works independently with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and validate production electrical test fixtures
• Troubleshoot and repair test fixtures and related components to the component level
• Repair and rework wire harnesses and electrical assemblies used in test fixtures
• Diagnose electrical failures using schematics, drawings, and test documentation
• Identify and implement improvements to testing efficiency, repeatability, and throughput
• Support production by responding to product issues and test fixture support in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, modifications, and improvements
• Communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams

Education and Experience

• Strong hands-on skills with the ability to use common hand tools effectively
• Proficient in the use of electronic test equipment, including:
• Digital multimeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Function generators
• Solid understanding of both AC and DC electrical theory
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems to the component level
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance

Preferred Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of electrical systems for automotive applications
• Familiarity with production and manufacturing processes
• Experience supporting high-volume or production test environments

Education & Experience High School diploma with 1–3+ years of relevant experience, or Associate degree (AA/AS) or Technical School certification with 6+ months of relevant experience

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
• Recommend improved EH&S practices

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.