Electrical R&D Lab Technician - Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WI
Compensation
Not disclosed
Location
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Not specified
Employment
Not specified
Experience
2+ years
Category
Science
Posted
Skills
oscilloscope
soldering
Must have
Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, including AC/DC circuits, voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, and basic three-phase power.
Ability to safely use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, current probes, power analyzers, insulation testers, and AC/DC power supplies.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, engineering drawings, and equipment specifications.
Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including LOTO, PPE, shock/arc-flash hazards, grounding, and safe energized troubleshooting practices.
Hands-on skills in wiring, cable fabrication, crimping, soldering, connector installation, termination, and basic electrical rework.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical systems and systematically identify shorts, opens, wiring errors, grounding issues, and failed components.
Experience supporting engineering test setups, prototype builds, equipment bring-up, validation testing, and failure analysis.
Knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition, including proper sensor installation, measurement techniques, and accurate recording of test results.
Basic understanding of electromechanical systems, including motors, pumps, fans, relays, contactors, breakers, sensors, actuators, and control circuits.
Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills, including maintaining test records, equipment calibration status, lab procedures, wiring documentation, and clearly communicating test res
Full description
Electrical R&D Lab Technician - Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WIThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE partner/customer office.Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:Job Family Definition:
The Electrical Lab Technician supports engineering development, validation, and troubleshooting activities by building and maintaining electrical test setups, operating electrical test equipment, collecting measurement data, troubleshooting electrical and electromechanical systems, and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment. The technician works closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and system engineering teams to support prototype builds, rack and system integration, failure analysis, and engineering testing while following established electrical safety, LOTO, calibration, documentation, and lab operating procedures.
Management Level Definition:
Applies developed knowledge of the job skills, company policies and procedures to complete a wide variety of difficult assignments/tasks. Thorough understanding of the general/technical aspects of the job. Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature and require ordinary problem resolution. Works under limited supervision and normally receives no instruction on routine work and general instructions given for new assignments.
Education and Experience Required:
Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required, with relevant technical training or equivalent hands-on experience.
2+ years of hands-on experience working in an electrical, electronics, engineering, manufacturing, or test laboratory environment preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, including AC/DC circuits, voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, and basic three-phase power.
Electrical R&D Lab Technician - Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WI at hpe (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America) — aijobsearch
Ability to safely use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, current probes, power analyzers, insulation testers, and AC/DC power supplies.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, engineering drawings, and equipment specifications.
Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including LOTO, PPE, shock/arc-flash hazards, grounding, and safe energized troubleshooting practices.
Hands-on skills in wiring, cable fabrication, crimping, soldering, connector installation, termination, and basic electrical rework.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical systems and systematically identify shorts, opens, wiring errors, grounding issues, and failed components.
Experience supporting engineering test setups, prototype builds, equipment bring-up, validation testing, and failure analysis.
Knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition, including proper sensor installation, measurement techniques, and accurate recording of test results.
Basic understanding of electromechanical systems, including motors, pumps, fans, relays, contactors, breakers, sensors, actuators, and control circuits.
Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills, including maintaining test records, equipment calibration status, lab procedures, wiring documentation, and clearly communicating test results or safety concerns to engineering teams.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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