Job Description Summary
Assembly, inspection and testing of high voltage switch gear prototypes, including a variety of electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical tests to ensure unit functions according to specifications and standards or to determine cause of unit failure.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Performs high voltage testing, such as 60Hz AC, impulse and chopped wave tests.
- Assist with the setup and testing process for temperature rise testing
- Assist with the setup and testing process for mechanical endurance testing
- Assist with the setup and testing process for extreme temperature testing of high-voltage equipment.
- Perform mechanical adjustment operations on circuit breaker components, linkages, and operating mechanisms
- Compare results with specifications, records test data, and prints test results
- Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including the replacing of defective wiring and electrical components, and mechanical repairs.
- Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems
- Perform maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical test equipment, gas handling equipment, and test facilities
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years related experience in quality control testing
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, technical specifications / standards and wiring schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information to management, customers, and suppliers.
- Must have the ability to use a computer and be familiar with Windows, Excel, Word and Power Point
- Knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to apply basic statistical skills/knowledge.
- The ability to communicate is necessary for interfacing with mechanical and electrical design personnel and to give direction to employees
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No