Lead Test Technician

Lead Test Technician – Direct Hire | Power / Electrical Manufacturing

📍 Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina
💰 Pay: $31.00 – $36.00/hour
🕒 Schedule: 2nd Shift (Afternoon/Evening)
Weekly Hours: Full-time

Company Overview

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a company specializing in high-voltage power transformer manufacturing supporting utility and industrial power distribution. The organization is known for its commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence, offering long-term career growth within a technically advanced manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

This is a Direct Hire Opportunity.

As a Lead Test Technician, you will be responsible for performing advanced electrical testing and validation on high-voltage transformers to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and IEEE standards. This is a highly technical, hands-on role requiring expertise in electrical testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis.

You will work with high-energy systems (up to 1 million volts), configure test setups, interpret results, and support customer witness testing when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical testing on power transformers and components
• Set up and operate test equipment including Hi-Pot, impulse generators, SFRA, oscilloscopes, and power factor test kits
• Verify transformer controls, instrumentation, and programmable systems
• Execute tests such as:
  • Turns Ratio & Polarity
  • Insulation Resistance & Power Factor
  • DC Resistance, Core Loss, Impedance & Load Loss
  • Induced & Applied Potential
  • Impulse Testing (up to 1M V)
• Interpret test data, identify issues, and determine root cause solutions
• Generate NCRs (non-conformance reports) for quality issues
• Perform equipment calibration, maintenance, and minor repairs
• Prepare electronic test reports, charts, and trend analysis
• Conduct final inspections and sign-offs (electrical & mechanical)
• Support customer witness testing as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all safety protocols, including arc flash procedures

Qualifications

Required:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE or equivalent), OR
  • Associate’s degree in electrical field with related experience, OR
  • High school diploma/GED with 3–4+ years of electrical testing or QA experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and specifications
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, voltmeters, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to safety in high-voltage environments

Preferred:

• Experience with transformer testing or high-voltage equipment
• Familiarity with:
  • SFRA (Sweep Frequency Response Analysis)
  • Impulse and dielectric testing
  • Omicron or similar testing systems
• Prior experience in power generation, utilities, or heavy electrical manufacturing

Physical Demands

• Work at ground level and at heights on large equipment (6+ feet high)
• Use ladders and access elevated surfaces of transformers
• Lift and handle tools, test equipment, and materials
• Wear arc flash PPE and electrically rated gloves
• Work in industrial environments with exposure to electrical hazards
• Stand, walk, and move for extended periods during testing procedures