Tester

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functional Testing: Perform electrical, mechanical, and system-level testing according to engineering procedures, test scripts, and work instructions.

• Test Equipment Operation: Safely operate meters, power supplies, load banks, diagnostic tools, and other testing equipment to validate system performance.

• Troubleshooting: Identify, diagnose, and document electrical or mechanical issues; collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve discrepancies.

• Quality Verification: Verify proper installation, wiring integrity, torque values, labeling, and overall build compliance prior to testing.

• Documentation: Accurately complete test reports, inspection checklists, redlines, and electronic documentation systems.

• Compliance & Safety: Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash protection, PPE requirements, and company policies at all times.

• Calibration Awareness: Ensure testing equipment is within calibration requirements prior to use and report any discrepancies.

• Process Adherence: Follow standardized testing procedures to maintain consistency, reliability, and repeatability of results.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve test processes, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure timely resolution of issues and on-time project completion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Previous electrical testing, industrial manufacturing, or commissioning experience preferred

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation

• Experience using multimeters, insulation testers, torque tools, and other electrical test equipment

• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and troubleshooting principles

• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills

• Basic computer skills for documentation and test reporting systems

• Commitment to safety and adherence to established procedures

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position may require standing for extended periods, repetitive hand motions, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Exposure to noise, energized equipment, industrial machinery, and manufacturing conditions.

• Flexibility to work different shifts, weekends, or overtime as required by production schedules.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.  
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.
• Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position. 
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, and work areas safely as required by the position

Work Environment

The employee will work in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to:

• The need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedure
• Varying temperatures, including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas. 
• Outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and other environmental elements, as business needs require.
• Welding operations, including exposure to welding arcs, sparks, heat, and airborne particulates in designated production areas.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

No travel required; position is facility-based.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

•  High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication 

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs.  Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.   

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected].