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GE Vernova · 1 day ago

Test Technician-Lead

Charleroi, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Test Technician to provide technical guidance and training to Test Technicians. The role involves ensuring quality control, performing inspections and tests on high voltage switchgear, and implementing lab process improvements.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Responsible for the training and development of routine test technicians

Ensures that inspection and testing activities are carried out in accordance with procedures and specifications

Maintains quality control objectives complementary to policies and procedures

Tests functional performance of circuit breakers, including electrical and mechanical functions, leak tests, high voltage tests, and visual and dimensional inspections

Performs mechanical adjustment operations on circuit breaker components, linkages, and operating mechanisms

Compares results with specifications, records test data with computerized equipment, and prints test results

Performs electrical trouble-shooting and simple repairs (including the replacing of defective wiring and electrical components)

May be required to support production during more extensive repair procedures

Analyzes test results for defective units to determine cause of failure

Establishes reports on nonconforming products

Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems

Calibrates test instruments according to specifications

Introduces and evaluates Lab process improvements including procedural and equipment introductions or enhancements as well as safety programs

Serves as liaison between R&D and Routine Test Lab for introduction of new products

Assists in the development of processes for improved data recording, compilation, and reporting including incident documentation and Lab performance metrics

Serves as primary technical role and source of reference for Routine Test Lab with respect to advanced devices and equipment, troubleshooting, and complicated applications and configurations

Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

Qualification

Test Technician experienceElectrical troubleshootingCalibration of test instrumentsMechanical adjustment operationsTechnical guidanceProcess improvementData recording

Required

Associate's degree in an engineering or technical field

five or more years related test experience

Provides technical guidance and training to Test Technicians