nexansCharleston, SC
HV Test Technician
HV Test Technician
HV Test Technician
nexansCharleston, SC
7 days ago
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCalibration Technologists and TechniciansQuality Control Analysts
Testing Laboratories and ServicesOther Communication and Energy Wire ManufacturingInstrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
Apply for this role →HV Test Technician Join our team in Nexans in electrifying the future. Cables have been our business, our passion, our knowledge, for more than a hundred years. Today, we are facing a future that will become electric far sooner than planned. Electrification is in our DNA and we are now ready to scale up to become a pure electrification player in this world. Nexans employs 25,000 people, with a presence in 38 countries. At Nexans we understand the importance of empowering individuals and enabling everyone to reach their full potential. We believe that in order to come up with the best technical solutions diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are required. Therefore we are committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace that embraces and promotes diversity.
Job Duties:
- Prepare samples and carry out tests on cable materials at various stages of production including: raw material control tests, process control tests, routine tests, investigations
- Operation of test equipment
- Perform 5S tasks
- Prepare samples for tests
- Defect analysis and root cause investigations
- Result documentation
- Utilize good principles of measurement, precision, and uncertainty
- Use process documentation to perform tests
- Assist in procedure development and composition
- Reporting and feedback of test results and deviations to Test Engineer, Test Laboratory Manager, and Process Engineers
- Communication of results using rigorous scientific methodology
- Areas of Responsibility:
- Conduct tests on raw materials and cable samples
- Conduct investigative analysis on cable samples
- Preparation of equipment before and after testing
- Follow company and department's governing documents
- Keep work area tidy and safe
- Represent Nexans towards client representatives during witnessed tests
Requested Qualifications:
- Fluent in English
- High School Diploma, technical secondary education preferred
- Experience working in a laboratory strongly preferred
- Quality control testing experience within a manufacturing environment highly desired
- Proficient in usage of hand tools
- Proficient in usage of precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometer, etc.)Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
- Ability to quickly learn new software tools including Synergi, TeamCenter, SAP desired
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend plant directives for required document control, equipment operation, and follow direction of supervisors/peer instructions
- Perform simple mathematics, comprehend and interpret technical manuals and procedures
- Adaptable, flexible, and resourceful with ability to work independently
- Ability to comprehend and learn complex scientific topics
Must understand and comply with all policies and procedures of Nexans High Voltage USA, Inc.
Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test
May be required to travel in order to train for short periods in other Nexans plants
Also on the board Same function, level within a rung
Level
Entry
Location
Charleston, SC
Occupation
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industry
Testing Laboratories and Services
Posted
7 days ago