What does an electrical test technician do?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

An electrical test technician ensures that electrical power systems are in proper working order and ready to be energized. This means they do periodic tests on equipment already in service to help prolong service life and indicate whether corrective maintenance or replacement is necessary.

Typical Duties of an Electrical Test Technician:

Manage the development of new products and support engineering projects, vendor management, and project team meetings
Report on electrical project status
Develop electrical product design solutions
Develop, manage and perform testing of product, unit, and integration
Generate electrical design control documentation
Write protocol and reports of test findings
Perform as directed by Project Manager to design and prepare components, basic mechanisms, and assemblies related to new and existing products.
Plan and conduct tests along with evaluating test results.
Ensure all design activities for the project are performed conforming to external and internal requirements.
Develop documentation related to electrical projects as well as engineering activities.
Prepare drawings and component specifications.
Design verifications for test protocols, reports, and different new and revised operating methods.
Perform with CAD designers to prepare electrical solutions and drawings.
Perform with engineers to develop part and component parameters.
Develop protocols and test reports to verify design testing working with project teams.