Test Technician

What you'll do As our Electrical Tester, you are the ultimate gatekeeper of product safety and functionality. You will take full ownership of our testing environment, executing high-voltage procedures and functional checks to ensure every switchboard is completely bulletproof before it leaves the factory floor. Where you'll work This role will be based at our Long Beach facility as part of the production team. Responsibilities Master the Testing Environment: Secure the test area, install and activate red safety lights, and meticulously verify that all circuit breakers, control fused disconnects, fuses, and miniature circuit breakers are fully open before testing. Execute Ground Bond Testing: Follow strict safety and sequential steps—ensure the tester is unplugged before setup, close main/feeder breakers, connect live leads from the ground bus to the ground chassis, and accurately record current readings. Run Hi-Pot Testing: Own the complete Dielectric Voltage Withstand sequence (unplugging the set, separating ground-neutral bonding jumpers, closing breakers, opening fuses/SPDs, and reinstalling disconnects post-test). Verify System Specs: Confirm that all breaker ratings, control power components, and lug sizes perfectly match the electrical single-line diagram (SLD) and wiring schematics. Run Live Functionality Tests: Safely connect the 480VAC utility source to thoroughly test and validate the real-world functionality of each and every component in the system. Finalize Safety Labeling: Apply all required warning stickers and safety labels to the switchboard equipment immediately following successful test completion. Requirements Safety & Detail-Obsessed: You strictly follow exact step-by-step procedures. You never cut corners when handling high voltage. You have a basic electrical engineering education background or direct experience with UL891 switchboard standards Schematic Fluent: You read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs) and wiring schematics effortlessly. You are self-motivated, work exceptionally well without supervision, and are willing to put in occasional overtime to hit critical shipping deadlines. Experienced: You bring at least 1 year of hands-on experience testing switchboards or switchgear systems. An Extreme Owner: You are self-motivated, manage the testing bay with high authority, and refuse to let defective products pass your station. High school diploma or equivalent Bonus points Technical trade certification or vocational training in a related field Prior experience in a high-growth startup or fast-paced manufacturing environment Benefits Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup 401(k) with 4% employer match Parental leave Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA or HSA Commuter benefits Monthly team onsites where all offices come in-person to collaborate How We Work We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved. Benefits Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup 401(k) with 4% employer match Unlimited PTO Parental leave Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Commuter benefits, where applicable Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.