Industrialelectricmanufacturing
Test Supervisor
San Antonio, Texas, United States. Posted a month ago
The role
The Test Supervisor leads daily test operations across all product lines. This role manages test technicians, drives throughput, and ensures product performance through troubleshooting and process control.
What you will do
- Lead daily activities of Test Technicians across specific product lines.
- Align test execution with production schedules and site priorities.
- Oversee electrical testing activities including Hi-Pot, Megger, functional testing, relay testing, current injection, and system validation.
- Drive troubleshooting of wiring errors, control logic issues, and component failures.
- Support development and refinement of test procedures, work instructions, and standard processes.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production to resolve test failures and design gaps.
- Review and validate test data, logs, and reports.
- Support Factory Witness Testing by coordinating execution and addressing customer questions.
- Monitor performance metrics including first pass yield, test throughput, downtime, and rework.
- Ensure testing complies with UL standards, customer requirements, and safety policies.
Required qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in electrical testing, manufacturing, or related field.
- Strong experience with electrical test equipment and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety including NFPA 70E, PPE, and safe test practices.
- Knowledge of UL standards, customer specifications, and test compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, switchgear, and test methods.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
- Experience with relay protection testing, functional testing, and system validation.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop test technicians.
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, and climb.
- Ability to see detailed components and work on screens.
Nice to have
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Familiarity with automated test systems (LabVIEW, PLCs, etc.)
- Experience with Lean manufacturing or structured problem-solving
- Experience in medium voltage or power systems
About the company
IEM builds electrical distribution systems and delivers solutions for complex power needs. The company has been operating for 75 years.