Electromechanical Test and Quality Specialist (Industrial Equipment)

Why this role matters

If you’re driven by precision and passionate about safe, reliable power, you’ll feel at home ensuring Powell’s products meet exacting standards. Your work keeps customers confident and systems dependable.

What you’ll do

• Inspect and test equipment built at Powell facilities—visually, mechanically, and electrically—against Powell Standards and documented specs.
• Program/operate electronic test tools, including microprocessor-based relays.
• Energize Powell electrical products plus buyout gear: service panels, HVAC units, battery chargers, and UPS systems.
• Run tests with multimeters, clamp-on meters, voltage detectors, and Hi-Pot equipment.
• Investigate failures, perform root-cause analysis, and help implement corrective actions.
• Complete and maintain test and quality control documentation; support final inspection and release to shipping.
• Maintain test equipment and keep work areas clean, organized, and audit-ready.
• Collaborate across shop, engineering, sales, shipping, fabrication, PCR, and switchgear teams; engage with customers, suppliers, and Powell subsidiaries to resolve quality issues.
• Record engineering/shop discrepancies, non-conformities, and material shortages using Powell systems.
• Champion safety: follow procedures, wear required PPE, and attend safety meetings.
• Follow standard work instructions and flag risks to product quality.
• Grow your knowledge of basic electrical principles and related mechanical practices.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or GED; trade school diploma/certificate also welcomed.
• 1–3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Blueprint literacy: specification sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, three-line drawings, wiring lists, and part drawings.
• Preferred: quality inspection experience with electrical/electronic equipment or components.
• Preferred: intermediate familiarity with industry codes/standards and the ability to reference and apply them.

How you work

• Apply industry standards effectively.
• Pursue self-development via internal/external learning.
• Exhibit integrity and sound ethical decisions.
• Conscientious, accurate, reliable, and detail-focused.
• Collaborative across departments with strong communication in English (written and verbal).
• Adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to meet ISO requirements.

Where you’ll work

Environment

• Safety-sensitive role in a temperature-controlled industrial setting with occasional outdoor tasks.
• PPE required when specified: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, harnesses, respirators.
• Office tasks at a desk/computer as needed.
• Work from step ladders, "A"-frame and extension ladders, plus scaffolding; typical heights up to 30 ft with proper lift equipment.

Physical demands

• Balance/agility to prevent falls while walking, standing, crouching, and navigating stairs.
• Frequent bending and repetitive reaching/extension of arms and hands.
• Extended standing and walking 50–300 feet with limited sitting.
• Frequent stair climbing during the shift.
• Regular overhead work and extended reach with both arms.
• Continuous application of upper-extremity force up to 50 lb.
• Use of hand/power tools (tin snips, hammer, vibrating tools) for long periods with frequent repetition.

Technical proficiency

• 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
• Hi-Pot (high potential) / high-voltage testing
• High-voltage systems

Closing

This overview highlights key responsibilities and requirements but isn’t a complete list of all duties, tasks, or responsibilities associated with the position.