What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Test Engineer position at Generac Power Systems?
Job Summary
The Engineering Technician V is responsible for planning, implementing, and performing advanced electrical, mechanical, audio, and environmental tests of current and new product designs under limited supervision. This role facilitates continuous improvement activities to reduce the potential for product defects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence per testing procedures.
- Perform tests on prototypes, existing, and competitor products for stated criteria involving mechanical, electrical, environmental, and electromechanical functions.
- Use various mechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement devices.
- Accurately interpret and document scientific notation, temperature, pressure, and other measurements.
- Collaborate with product Engineers by providing recommendations for development of test plans, test requirements, and procedures.
Requirements
High School Diploma required. 10-15 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic conducting testing of products or prototypes. Experience with using LabVIEW or NI (National Instruments) preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experience in working on multiple projects, contributing to cross-functional project teams, and mentoring/coaching less experienced staff. Experience with supporting one or more of the following manufacturing processes: welding, sheet metal, milling, turning, materials specifications, assembly operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Subject matter expert in mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic measurement devices. Ability to modify and devise test scripts in high-level scripting languages and program test equipment with minimal direction from engineering team members.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend, and reach above shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
