Test Electrician

Job description

What you’ll enjoy at INNIO Waukesha: ⚙️ Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry‑leading products powering global industries. 🤝 Mission‑Driven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided. 📈 Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career. 💚 Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program and health care spending account available. 🎯 Work‑Life Balance & Perks: Benefit from on‑site gym access, a $300 annual fitness reimbursement program, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching. Shift Requirements – For each shift an electrician is needed 6:30am - 3:00pm 2:30pm - 11:00pm 10:30pm - 7:00am The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 which will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrician to join our Production Testing team in Welland Ontario Canada, reporting to the Lead Production Test Engineer. In this role, you will lead the operation and troubleshooting of highly complex engine, generator and test bench systems, including data acquisition, engine controls and tuning, cooling, and PLC systems. You will play a key part in ensuring product performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Maintain advanced test bench systems for Waukesha engines and gensets. Diagnose and resolve issues with engines, generators, and supporting facility systems. Perform engine and generator testing, analyze performance data, and report results. Connect and disconnect three-phase generators and associated electrical systems for testing, with voltages ranging from 400V to 13.8kV, in accordance with established safety procedures and regulatory standards. Work with data acquisition, control systems (PLCs), cooling, and other facility infrastructure. Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders. Lead root cause investigations for test failures and collaborate on solutions. Working alongside maintenance team to provide short-term and long-term solutions on test equipment. Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to optimize testing processes. Support business goals and objectives as it relates to on time delivery and engine completion KPI’s Contribute to the development and implementation of new testing technologies and procedures. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Support customer factory witness testing. Provide coaching and expertise to other team members by sharing expertise and working as a team to meet common business objectives. Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and cost savings. Qualifications / Requirements Must have a valid Red Seal - Ontario Trade Colleges, 442A Industrial Electrician licence or 309A Licence Solid understanding of reciprocating engine and generator performance dynamics. Strong knowledge of 3 phase power systems Good knowledge of industrial protocols such as: Modbus, CANbus, EtherCAT. Several years of hands-on experience with troubleshooting electrical systems. Familiarity with test bench operation, data acquisition, PLCs, and facility support systems (cooling, fuel, electrical supply), Generators Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience performing quality inspections and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Effective communication and teamwork abilities. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes. Able to work on multiple shifts and weekends as required. Preferred Experience Experience with Waukesha engines or similar power generation equipment. Background in industrial test environments or power generation facilities. Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and automation systems. Familiar with Waukesha product line. Accommodations INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. This helps us more effectively identify qualifications and match candidates to role requirements. Please note that all hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.