Engineering Technician

Job Duties:

• Will work directly hands-on in an electrical test lab, building and configuring MCC and switchgear test samples.

• Will implement UL and IEC compliance testing in high-current environments.

• Will strictly observe electrical safety and LOTO requirements while doing so.

• The role includes precise documentation of test setups and results, close collaboration with development and highcurrent lab engineers, and maintaining a 5Sdriven, safe, and organized lab environment to support reliable test execution.

• Build and configure Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and switchgear test samples according to engineering drawings and specifications

• Assemble electrical and mechanical components to support standardized and custom test configurations

• Prepare test setups for highcurrent, highpower electrical testing

• Conduct electrical tests following applicable standards, including:

  • UL 845

  • UL 891

  • IEC 614391

  • IEC 614392

• Complete common electrical tests such as:

  • Short circuit testing

  • Arc flash testing

  • Temperature rise testing

  • Dielectric (hipot) testing

• Support safe operation of equipment in highcurrent laboratory environments

• Document test procedures, setups, results, and observations

• Capture test data, anomalies, and deviations in formal test records

• Support traceability and compliance documentation requirements

• Follow all electrical safety, LOTO, and laboratory safety procedures

• Maintain a clean, organized, and auditready workspace

• Apply 5S principles to lab organization and test areas

• Support a culture of safety in highenergy test environments

• Work with development engineers to support design verification activities

• Partner with highcurrent lab engineers during complex or hazardous testing

• Provide handson technical support during failure investigation and root cause analysis

• Communicate test status, issues, and findings

Qualifications :

• Education: Technical school work (up to 1 year)

• Handson experience with:

  • Electrical and mechanical assembly

  • Power and control wiring

  • Test instrumentation and lab equipment

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

• Mechanical aptitude and handson troubleshooting skills

• Demonstrated understanding of:

  • Electrical safety practices

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

  • Safe work practices for highenergy systems

• Familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and 5S principles

• Experience testing MCCs, switchgear, or industrial power products preferred

• Familiarity with UL and IEC compliance testing desired

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.