Engineering Technician Level 1

Engineering Technician Level 1

Address: Milwaukee, WI 53204 (South 2nd Street)

Duration:12+ months contract role

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Your Responsibilities:

Build and configure Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and switchgear test samples according to engineering drawings and specifications

Assemble electrical and mechanical components to support standardized and custom test configurations

Prepare test setups for high current, high power electrical testing

Conduct electrical tests following applicable standards, including:

UL 845

UL 891

IEC 61439 1

IEC 61439 2

Complete common electrical tests such as:

Short circuit testing

Arc flash testing

Temperature rise testing

Dielectric (hi pot) testing

Support safe operation of equipment in high current laboratory environments

Document test procedures, setups, results, and observations

Capture test data, anomalies, and deviations in formal test records

Support traceability and compliance documentation requirements

Follow all electrical safety, LOTO, and laboratory safety procedures

Maintain a clean, organized, and audit ready workspace

Apply 5S principles to lab organization and test areas

Support a culture of safety in high energy test environments

Work with development engineers to support design verification activities

Partner with high current lab engineers during complex or hazardous testing

Provide hands on technical support during failure investigation and root cause analysis

Communicate test status, issues, and findings

Skills:

The Essentials - You Will Have:

Hands on experience with:

Electrical and mechanical assembly

Power and control wiring

Test instrumentation and lab equipment

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Mechanical aptitude and hands on troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated understanding of:

Electrical safety practices

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

Safe work practices for high energy systems

Familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and 5S principles

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

Experience testing MCCs, switchgear, or industrial power products

Familiarity with UL and IEC compliance testing

Education:

Technical school work (up to 1 year)