Electrical Quality Control & Testing Technician

Job Summary

Advanced Power Technologies (APT) is seeking an Electrical Quality Control
& Testing Technician for our Lafayette manufacturing facility. This
position is responsible for inspecting and testing completed control panels,
switchboards, switchgear, and other electrical cabinets before they are
approved for shipment.

The right candidate does not need previous switchgear testing experience or
a technical degree. We are looking for someone who has a basic understanding
of AC and DC electricity, can read or learn to read electrical schematics,
and is comfortable working with electrical components and test equipment.
APT will provide training on our products, testing procedures, and quality
standards.

This is a hands-on position that requires attention to detail, logical
thinking, and a willingness to learn.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect completed electrical cabinets and compare the installed wiring
  and components to electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and project
  documentation.
• Check wire numbers, terminal locations, connections, polarity, grounding,
  fuses, and component placement.
• Identify missing, loose, incomplete, or incorrect wiring.
• Learn and follow APT’s procedures for safely powering up completed
  cabinets and control systems.
• Perform functional testing to verify that switches, push buttons, relays,
  contactors, circuit breakers, meters, indicator lights, alarms, controls,
  and interlocks operate correctly.
• Use a digital multimeter and other test equipment to check voltage,
  continuity, resistance, polarity, and control signals.
• Follow schematics and wiring diagrams to help locate wiring errors,
  incorrect connections, and component problems.
• Clearly document problems and communicate required corrections to wiring,
  assembly, engineering, and production personnel.
• Retest equipment after corrections have been made.
• Complete quality-control checklists, test records, and other required
  documentation.
• Help identify repeated wiring issues and opportunities to improve product
  quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe testing area.

Basic Qualifications

We are primarily looking for candidates who have:

• A basic understanding of AC and DC electricity.
• Familiarity with voltage, current, resistance, continuity, polarity,
  fuses, and grounding.
• The ability to read basic electrical schematics or the aptitude and
  willingness to learn.
• Some familiarity with a digital multimeter or similar electrical test
  equipment.
• Basic hands-on mechanical or electrical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Logical troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• A willingness to learn APT’s products and testing procedures.
• The ability to clearly communicate problems and work with others to
  resolve them.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred, but Not Required

Any of the following would be helpful, but they are not mandatory:

• Previous electrical wiring, panel building, testing, maintenance,
  troubleshooting, or quality-control experience.
• Experience with industrial control panels, switchgear, switchboards,
  machinery, automotive electrical systems, electronics, or similar
  equipment.
• Familiarity with 24 VDC and 120 VAC control circuits.
• Experience working with relays, contactors, circuit breakers, timers,
  meters, switches, terminal blocks, PLCs, or HMIs.
• Electrical, electronics, industrial maintenance, automotive, military,
  vocational, or technical-school training.
• Previous experience reading electrical schematics or wiring diagrams.

Training & Development

APT will provide on-the-job training covering:

• APT products and electrical cabinet designs.
• Reading and following APT electrical schematics.
• Quality-control inspection procedures.
• Safe equipment power-up procedures.
• Functional testing requirements.
• Proper use of test equipment.
• Troubleshooting methods.
• Test documentation and reporting.

Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-time
• Approximate Time Commitment: 50 hours per week
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience
• Benefits Include:
  • Profit sharing
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance

Location: Lafayette, Indiana manufacturing facility.