Sr. Technician - Test Lab (Power Connections)

Responsibilities

• Perform functional and validation testing of connectors as per approved test requests and procedures.
• Build, maintain, and improve electrical test setups, fixtures, test harnesses, and test benches.
• Operate electrical and environmental test equipment safely, including high-voltage equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data; prepare accurate test reports and maintain records.
• Support troubleshooting, product issue investigation, and root cause analysis with engineering teams.
• Maintain 5S, calibration records, inventory records, and safe working practices in the test lab.
• Follow ESD and high-voltage safety practices during test setup, execution, and teardown.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve test quality, efficiency, and lab performance.
• Performs connector functional, validation, voltage drop, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, continuity, and related electrical tests as per defined procedures.
• Builds and maintains electrical test setups, test benches, fixtures, test harnesses, wiring, and connector assemblies required for test execution.
• Operates test instruments such as high-voltage power supplies, multimeters, clamp meters, micro-ohm meters, Hi-Pot testers, insulation resistance testers, LCR meters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, current and voltage probes, and climatic chambers.
• Prepares test harnesses and conducts wiring, crimping, connector assembly, soldering, and desoldering activities required for connector and voltage drop testing.
• Collects, reviews, analyzes, and documents test data to prepare clear and accurate test reports for engineering review.
• Supports troubleshooting, failure investigation, and root cause analysis for product, setup, and test-related issues.
• Maintains laboratory 5S, tool and instrument records, equipment usage records, and calibration records to ensure audit readiness.
• Follows ESD, electrical safety, high-voltage safety, and general laboratory safety practices during all test activities.
• Coordinates with engineers and technicians to clarify test requirements, share progress, resolve technical issues, and complete test requests on time.
• Participates in continuous improvement, standard work, and lab best-practice initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline with relevant experience in electrical product testing or validation.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with electrical test instruments and test setup development.
• Experience in functional, electrical validation, environmental, and mechanical testing.
• Experience in harness preparation, crimping, wiring, connector assembly, soldering, and desoldering activities.
• Experience in PCB soldering / desoldering and strain gauge application will be useful.
• Ability to operate high-voltage power supplies, multimeters, clamp meters, micro-ohm meters, Hi-Pot testers, insulation resistance testers, LCR meters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, current and voltage probes, and climatic chambers.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and report writing skills.
• Awareness of ESD controls, electrical safety, high-voltage safety, 5S, calibration, and lab compliance practices.

Preferred / Additional specialized knowledge

• Experience in connector validation testing and testing of electrical or electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems, test automation, LabVIEW / CANape / similar software, and basic instrumentation interfaces.
• Understanding of ISO 17025, IATF, audit readiness, and problem-solving / root cause analysis tools.
• Exposure to engineering workflow tools such as ENOVIA, JIRA, or similar systems.

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