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Electrical Test Technician

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found a failure mode on a product that wasn't obvious at first. How did you track it down?

root cause troubleshooting skill and patience with ambiguous failures

Have you used 8D, 5 Why, or PDCA on a real problem? Tell me about one and what the actual root cause turned out to be.

whether root cause methodology is a practiced skill or just a term they know

Tell me about a time you wrote or updated a test procedure or troubleshooting guide for someone else to use.

ability to document knowledge clearly enough that another technician can follow it

Describe a time you had to train a coworker on a work instruction or standard work. What made it stick for them?

teaching ability, since the role explicitly requires training other employees

What's your experience with 5S, and can you give me an example of how you kept your test station organized under a busy production schedule?

whether workplace organization habits are genuine or just something they say they value

Tell me about a time your test results or a process suggestion actually changed how something was done on the line.

initiative and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement, not just execute instructions

Technical

Walk me through how you'd perform a Hipot test on a unit up to 10KV, start to finish, including the safety steps you take before you even power it up.

whether the candidate actually knows the procedure and treats high-voltage safety as automatic, not an afterthought

Tell me about the medium voltage or high voltage testing you've done before, and which specific tests you're most comfortable running, like Doble, resistance, DGA, or CT test.

real hands-on exposure to the exact test types this job requires versus general electrical background

Have you worked in SAP or a similar ERP system like Oracle or JD Edwards? What did you use it for day to day?

comfort with the recordkeeping systems the role expects them to use

What's your understanding of NFPA 70E and why it matters for the work you'd be doing here?

baseline electrical safety knowledge required before they're allowed to work on medium voltage equipment

Situational

Say you're reading a schematic and the test result doesn't match what the drawing says should happen. What do you do next?

ability to interpret drawings correctly and troubleshoot logically rather than guessing or skipping the discrepancy

How do you decide whether a repair is something you handle at your workstation versus something you need to send to another resource?

judgment about scope of authority and knowing when a fix is beyond a minor repair

You're testing under takt time pressure and you hit a unit that's failing intermittently. How do you balance staying on schedule with actually solving the problem?

how the candidate handles production pressure without cutting corners on quality

If you noticed a piece of test equipment was drifting out of calibration or acting unreliable, what would you do before it caused bad data on the floor?

preventative maintenance awareness and whether they flag issues proactively

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Electrical Test Technician I is expected to perform system tests, conform to production and quality standards, analyze failure modes, and perform minor repairs in workstation.  The tester ensures all records are kept and confers with appropriate resources when issues arise. Responsibilities: • Comply with the company and site safety and quality policies, processes, and procedures   • Maintain clean work environment and comply with 5S standards   • Follow and complete established procedures, processes, and policies   • Use standard work, programs, and work instructions to test all products, models, and/or subassemblies   • Interpret schematics and drawings to properly test all products  • Low/Medium Voltage Testing: Perform preliminary and low-voltage electrical tests (up to 10KV) in both manufacturing and test    floor environments. This suite of tests encompasses Doble, Hipot, resistance, DGA, CT Test • Develop/co-develop written test procedures and/or troubleshooting guides for other technicians/testers • Troubleshoot and document all product, models, and/or subassemblies appropriately to meet quality standards   • Perform minor repairs per work instruction/standard work within takt time; refer major repairs to appropriate resources   • Collaborate on improving processes, lead times, productivity and cost using the DTZ process   • Obtain and renew safety certification as needed to properly move and/or test all products, models, and/or subassemblies   • Inform maintenance team of preventative maintenance opportunities for test equipment   • Program systems on the product to perform testing as needed   •  Demonstrate an advanced technical aptitude to perform testing for complex, infrequent, and variable products • Work on assignments beyond product testing, participating in CI or NPI related initiatives  • Work with Engineering to enhance test procedures  • Act as a technical expert on product test, quality, and process issues with other areas Minimum Qualifications: • Associate's degree in Power, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Utilities Engineering, Electro-magnetic/equivalent major or 2 years' experience with Transformer Factory Acceptance Testing or Field Commissioning Testing. • NFP70E Medium Voltage certification & NEC Training (achieved within 30 days of start in role prior to beginning electrical work) • 2 years of product testing in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Effective written and verbal communication skills   • Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills to implement appropriate countermeasures   • Intermediate PC knowledge   • Understand testing process   • Perform basic reading and math functions   • Perform basic manufacturing assembly skills   • Work in a team environment effectively   • Model positive and professional work ethic  • Train other employees Preferred Job Requirements • Certified (Industrial Journeyman/Master) Electrician • Intermediate knowledge of mechanical testing with ability to diagnose potential failure mechanisms   • Experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)   • Experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work   • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, etc) Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.)  “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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