Test Technicians

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Located in Dayton, MN

Salary: $27.50-$35.00/hour

Company Introduction

Express Employment Professionals is proud to partner with Forgent Power Solutions - the largest IPO in Minnesota's history! Their new Dayton, MN headquarters includes a 500,000-square-foot facility where employees can grow their career and build engineered-to-order products that help power our modern-world technology.

Job Summary

As a Test Technician, you'll set up, test, and troubleshoot electrical power equipment and control systems. This role includes supporting internal teams and customers by solving technical problems, helping to configure PLC/HMI control systems, reviewing drawings, and documenting test results. A background in electrical power and experience with most types of switchgear testing will be very important for this role.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay

• $27.50-$35.00/hour, based on experience
• Weekly paychecks every Friday

Location and Work Environment

• Openings at both Champlin, MN and Dayton, MN facilities
• Clean working environment
• Option to wear one earbud on the production floor

Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up, test, and troubleshoot low- and medium-voltage switchgear, ATSs, circuit breakers, protective relays, and control systems
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, and field service teams
• Troubleshoot and assist with configuration of PLC/HMI-based control systems
• Perform product testing and document results
• Assist with redline drawing updates
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with manufacturers and vendor representatives
• Develop and deliver training on client applications
• Support Factory Witness Testing with customers and suppliers
• Ensure equipment is safe, calibrated, and properly configured
• Stay current with product updates, equipment and technology, code changes, personal certifications, and training

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous electrical equipment industry experience or education
• Background in electrical power (low- and medium-voltage) and experience with most types of switchgear testing
• Familiarity with 3-phase power systems (power distribution, AC/DC, Voltage Circuit Theory, generators, circuit protection, and practical troubleshooting) (preferred)
• Training in electrical theory and technologies
• Experience with or the ability to learn programming PLCs and HMIs
• Diesel Power generation-related controls and experience (including parallel systems)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for power, control, automation, engineering, and customer technical support
• Ability to work in a semi-autonomous environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to sit, bend, or stand for extended periods of time
• High school diploma OR equivalent (required)
• Pre-employment background check (required)
• Pre-employment drug screen (required)

Benefits and Perks

• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life
• Short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Growth opportunities
• Breakrooms with inside convenience store

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