Position Overview

RIC Electronics is looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Quality Assurance & Test Technician to inspect and test industrial battery chargers, UPS systems, electrical panels, and related power equipment.

Extensive QA experience is not required. We are looking for someone with strong electrical fundamentals, the ability to read schematics, careful attention to detail, and a genuine willingness to learn our products and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and test procedures.
- Complete point-to-point wiring verification against approved drawings.
- Inspect wire routing, terminations, crimps, component placement, labels, grounding, and workmanship.
- Perform continuity, resistance, polarity, voltage, and other electrical measurements.
- Perform hipot testing after completing the required safety training and authorization.
- Complete pre-energization checks and safely start up battery chargers and UPS systems.
- Operate equipment through its required functions and verify correct performance.
- Test alarms, indicators, relays, controls, operating modes, settings, and protective functions.
- Identify wiring errors, damaged components, assembly deficiencies, and abnormal test results.
- Document inspection results, measurements, deficiencies, and corrective actions accurately.
- Prepare nonconformance reports and reinspect corrected work.
- Ensure test equipment is calibrated and suitable for use.
- Stop and report testing when an unsafe condition or unexpected result is identified.
- Work with Production and Engineering to resolve quality and testing issues.

Qualifications

- Technical education or practical experience in electronics, electrical systems, industrial controls,



power equipment, or a related field.
- Ability to read and trace electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Understanding of voltage, current, resistance, continuity, polarity, and grounding.
- Experience using a digital multimeter or similar test equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow testing procedures consistently.
- Ability to record measurements and test results accurately.
- Good judgment and willingness to ask questions when requirements or results are unclear.
- Willingness to learn battery chargers, UPS systems, and high-voltage testing procedures.
- Solid communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand tools are considered assets.

Preferred Experience

- Diploma or certificate in electrical engineering technology, electronics, industrial electrical systems, or a related program.
- Experience with point-to-point wiring checks, hipot testing, electrical troubleshooting, or functional testing.
- Experience with battery chargers, UPS systems, switchgear, electrical panels, or industrial power equipment.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, inspection records, or nonconformance reporting.

What We Are Looking For

The right candidate is careful, dependable, technically curious, and willing to learn. You must be comfortable identifying problems, documenting deficiencies, and following electrical safety procedures without skipping steps.

Product-specific training will be provided. Independent energized and hipot testing will only be permitted after training and authorization.

Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Assurance Technician (Burnaby)
🏢 RIC Electronics
📍 Burnaby