Test Technician

Reporting to our Quality Assurance Manager, we are seeking internal Test Technicians to ensure our products meet defined quality standards and performance specifications through rigorous testing and inspection. This role is critical in maintaining product reliability, safety and compliance with industry regulations in our Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and UL 891 switchgear. The Test Technician will collaborate with various departments to identify and resolve quality issues and ensure we maintain highest product standards throughout the production process. The successful candidate will be passionate about what they do, thrive in a fast-paced environment, be ready to develop and grow their skills.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform functional, electrical and mechanical tests on LV switchgear assemblies.
• Verify wiring, torque settings and component installation against engineering drawings.
• Conduct insulation resistance, continuity and operational checks per test procedures.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to decide testing requirements.
• Participate in our customer FAT / FOK / FWT processes.
• Troubleshoot and rectify electrical issues found during testing.

• Ensure all testing activities comply with electrical safety standards and company procedures.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow lockout / tagout protocols during testing.

• Complete detailed test reports and maintain accurate records of results for relevant stakeholders.
• Report non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis.

• Operate and maintain test equipment e.g. multi-meters, insulation testers, high-potential testers.
• Ensure all tools utilised in our testing program comply with our calibration program, ensuring they are in good working condition.

• Capture data on repeated failure modes to the Production / Supply Chain team to ensure we drive continuous improvement across all feed-in processes.
• Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with production, project management, and engineering, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Provide feedback on test procedures and suggest improvements.
• Support quality initiatives and participate in corrective actions when required.

• Associate's degree in electrical power distribution or related field.
• +3 years' experience working in an Electrical Testing role is desired.
• Familiar with all relevant standards including UL, NEMA, ANSI, and NETA, and maintain NFPA 70E.
• Experience in product testing, inspection and quality audits.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools for identifying trends and discrepancies.
• Experience working within a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Expertise in power distribution products such as switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, RPPs etc.
• NFPA 70E certification is preferred but will be provided by CEL.
• Knowledge of industry standards, including UL891, UL62368-1, UL508A, UL67, UL1008, UL1008S, UL1558.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and multitasking capability.
• Professional communication skills suitable for interfacing with customers.

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to shape CEL's market presence in fast-growing sectors
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture