Test Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Description:The candidate in this role will be responsible for performing various tests on solar PV panels. TESTING PROCESS: Panels arrive at labUnload panels from the truck (usually paired with another technician)Visual inspection -- examining panels for any cracks, scratches etc. Infrared test -- "flash" station uses infrared camera to take photo of PV cells on the model to ensure all cells are workingChambers -- test chambers are able to adjust temperatures to extreme heat or extreme cold conditions. Panel gets placed in chambers for various durations (1 week, 1 month etc)Water -- panel is placed in water and soaked for different time durations (how the panels would withhold in heavy rain, extreme weather conditions etc)Pressure -- machine places pressure on panel to test how much weight the panels can hold. Example: piles of snow on the panelAfter each test, the technician will document each outcome in the company's internal software (similar to Excel)**Panels typically go through each test 5-6 times**Skills:electrical, electronics, technician, solar, photovoltaic, PV, labTop Skills Details:technician, electrical, testAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Applicable experience would include candidates with solar installation or solar laboratory experience as well as good computer skills, specifically Excel which is used by technicians to input test result data.Experience Level:Entry Level About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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