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Hitachi

High Voltage Test Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$105K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is crucial in performing high voltage testing at customer sites, ensuring the reliability and safety of our transformers. With travel expectations between 40%-60%, you'll have the chance to ...

Sierra Pacific Industries

Electrician - High Voltage

Anderson, CA · On-site

$30.52 - $35.97/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

High Voltage Electricians earn $30.52 to $35.97 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent ... Work with electrical engineers to coordinate testing protective relay settings * Work on the ...

Hitachi

High Voltage Test Engineer

Santa Fe Springs, CA · Remote

$105K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is crucial in performing high voltage testing at customer sites, ensuring the reliability and safety of our transformers. With travel expectations between 40%-60%, you'll have the chance to ...

Aggreko

High Voltage Electrician

Pearland, TX · On-site

  • Medical

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a High Voltage Technician based in Houston, TX . You'll perform installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of Aggreko ...

Hitachi

High Voltage Test Engineer

Nashville, TN · Remote

$105K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is crucial in performing high voltage testing at customer sites, ensuring the reliability and safety of our transformers. With travel expectations between 40%-60%, you'll have the chance to ...

Hitachi

High Voltage Test Engineer

Earth City, MO · Remote

$105K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is crucial in performing high voltage testing at customer sites, ensuring the reliability and safety of our transformers. With travel expectations between 40%-60%, you'll have the chance to ...

Hitachi

High Voltage Test Engineer

South Boston, VA · Remote

$105K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is crucial in performing high voltage testing at customer sites, ensuring the reliability and safety of our transformers. With travel expectations between 40%-60%, you'll have the chance to ...

Hitachi

High Voltage Test Engineer

Crystal Springs, MS · Remote

$105K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is crucial in performing high voltage testing at customer sites, ensuring the reliability and safety of our transformers. With travel expectations between 40%-60%, you'll have the chance to ...

Pae

High Voltage Electrician

Lorton, VA · On-site

$70.34/hr

A High Voltage Electrician performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the ... National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$53.66/hr

You will serve as a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST ... Crouches, stands, kneels, and stoops while installing, repairing, or testing electrical equipment ...

Amentum

High Voltage Electrician

Lorton, VA · On-site

$70.34/hr

A High Voltage Electrician performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the ... National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing ...

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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

Lemoore, CA

$52.09/hr

You will serve as a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST ... Crouches, stands, kneels, and stoops while installing, repairing, or testing electrical equipment ...

Amentum

High Voltage Electrician

Lorton, VA · On-site

$70.34/hr

A High Voltage Electrician performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the ... National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for high voltage tester in the United States is $20.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between High Voltage Tester vs Electrical Maintenance Technician?

AspectHigh Voltage TesterElectrical Maintenance Technician
CertificationsElectrical safety certifications, HV testing licensesElectrical certifications, maintenance licenses
Work EnvironmentHigh voltage substations, power plantsIndustrial facilities, commercial buildings
Job FocusTesting and inspecting high voltage equipmentMaintaining and repairing electrical systems
Industry UsagePower generation, transmissionManufacturing, facilities management

High Voltage Testers specialize in testing high voltage equipment to ensure safety and compliance, often working in power plants and substations. Electrical Maintenance Technicians perform broader electrical repairs and maintenance across various industries. While both roles require electrical certifications and safety training, their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

What is a high voltage tester?

A high voltage tester is a device used by high voltage testers to measure electrical insulation and ensure the safety and proper functioning of electrical equipment operating at high voltages. These testers often require specialized training, safety precautions, and may include tools like megohmmeters or dielectric testers to perform accurate assessments.
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Electrical Tester (High Voltage)

ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY, a division of WEG

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Description:

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, MN


Position: Electrical Tester (High Voltage) - 1st Shift

Team: Quality Team


Primary Objective of Position:

A Tester provides validated product performance data by performing test setup, operation, troubleshooting, calibration and reporting. Internally we refer to this position as a Tester.


Major Areas of Accountability:

  • Set up, connect, test and adjust test items such as motors, generators, control equipment and specifically designed power apparatus to meet IEEE, API, NEMA and other product specifications.
  • Read information pertaining to apparatus to be tested, such as production order, engineering data sheets, process specifications, test specifications, and drawings.
  • Prepare data sheets, test plans and reports electronically to meet internal and external customer requirements.
  • Use auxiliary testing apparatus such as pony brakes, generators, voltmeters, ammeters, dynamometers, driving motors, tachometers, meggers and high-pot equipment.
  • Check machines for common defects before setup and, if found, reports to supervisor for proper disposition.
  • Connect test unit through necessary meters, generators, shunts, instrument transformers, resistors, reactors or other apparatus as required.
  • Collect, record and analyze data for comparison to specification.
  • Mechanical setup, test and dynamic balance of components.
  • Performs electrical in-process verification of compliance to specifications.
  • Calibrates and maintains electrical test equipment including development of electronic databases, standards, work instructions and procedures.
  • Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
  • Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced certificate/degree in related field desired.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and is self-motivated.
  • Must be able to work with a team and independently.
  • Good oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to effectively partner and communicate with external and internal customers at all levels of the organization.


Physical Requirements:

  • Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 20 lbs.
  • Occasionally lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
  • Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
  • Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
  • Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Occasionally uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
  • Occasionally operates machinery and power tools.
  • Routinely moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.

Job Type

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Full-time (Union)


Skills Matrix:

The Tester position is part of the Quality Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Quality Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Quality Team.


Pay:

$22-28/hr

Voluntary weekday and weekend overtime.

Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!


Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
  • 401K with Match 1st month following hire
  • Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
  • Company paid Holidays (12)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
  • Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
  • Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Company provided tools
  • Company provided uniforms (laundered)
  • Company reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Safety Glasses
  • Secure, onsite free parking

Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position

No Agencies, please.

Requirements: