Quality Electrical Test Lead

Quality Electrical Test Lead Job Description This role will guide a team of technicians responsible for functional testing, troubleshooting, quality checks, and performance verification of BESS units prior to deployment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership ability, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Oversee all testing, validation, and commissioning activities for BESS units, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and external standards. Perform and supervise functional testing, electrical verification, system diagnostics, and troubleshooting of BESS components and subsystems. Ensure proper documentation of test results, non-conformances, and corrective actions. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues, support root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Maintain and improve test procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, reliability, and efficiency. Provide hands-on training, coaching, and technical guidance to build team capability and ensure consistent testing quality. Coordinate daily work assignments, manage staffing levels, and ensure technicians have the tools and resources needed to succeed. Promote strong communication and collaboration across shifts and departments. Essential Skills 5 years of experience in a quality or related role. 3 years of experience in high-voltage electrical testing, commissioning, or troubleshooting—preferably within BESS, power electronics, or similar. Minimum 3 years of experience leading technicians or acting as a team lead, shift lead, or senior technician. Experience with Microsoft Suite and Minitab or a similar software. Strong understanding of high-voltage systems, battery technologies, power conversion equipment, and electrical safety practices. Hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and other diagnostic tools. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Quality control, quality assurance, switchgear, high voltage electrical. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics would be an added bonus. Experience working with customers to address quality concerns. Knowledge of electronics, electrical, mechanical, PLCs, SCADA, fishbone, 5Why, FMEA. Work Environment Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8-5 pm, in a temperature-controlled manufacturing facility. The role requires significant time spent on the manufacturing floor leading technicians. The company is rapidly growing and has just moved into a brand new mega facility Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $53.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Portland,TN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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