Electrical Test Technician

Description

General Information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Electrical Test Technician for its Crystal Springs, Mississippi location. This role is responsible for Quality Control inspections & testing throughout the manufacturing & testing areas by following general instructions, technical requirements, and customer specifications. This person will provide support within the Quality organization by analyzing/troubleshooting quality and test issues by using available quality tools, quality instruments, as well as other equipment.

Available shift:

Third Shift: 3:00 pm - 11: pm

Third Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Your Responsibilities:

• Learn and perform testing thru-manufacturing process and also in the power test lab; some of these tests include (but are not limited to): Ratio and Phase Relation Test; Insulation Resistance Test; Insulation Power Factor Test; DC Resistance Test ; Core Loss and Exciting Current Test; Load Loss and Impedance Test; Lighting Impulse; Switching Impulse; Front of Wave Impulse; Applied Potential; Induced Potential with Partial Discharge; Temperature Rise Tests; Sweep Frequency Response Analysis Test; Test

• Result calculations and verification of test results.

• Perform some mathematical calculations to ensure product quality & integrity with an understanding of quality practices, instruments, and related equipment.

• Read customer specifications & technical documentation, and audit process to ensure compliance.

• Follow technical drawings and troubleshoot electrical circuits.

• Utilize the available Quality System software and basic computer programs (including Microsoft Word & Excel).

• Perform technical tasks in the quality organization.

• Provide support for complex activities and operate equipment (such as quality instruments and other equipment).

• Follow general instructions to maintain and update department files (including quality standards, drawings, technical reference files, etc.).

• Review processes, plans, and practices for conformance to quality requirements.

• Make decisions related to specific assignments, requests, and/or priorities. Demonstrate effective communication skills to interface internally, with other functional groups, vendors, and customers.

• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
   

Your Background:

• Associate's degree in a Technology-oriented discipline or High School Diploma (or GED) with a minimum of 2+ years of professional experience working with Transformer and/or Electrical systems.

• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. Associate's Degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Electricity, and/or Electrical Engineering fields.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience working under industrial regulations (e.g. IEC, IEEE, etc.).

• Strong understanding of power technologies, especially transformer systems and/or related technologies (e.g. electromagnetics, induction systems, power electronics, etc.).

• Experience in Transformers, High Voltage Testing is a plus.

• Ability to work any shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.