Technician I - Solar (PV), Lake Forest, CA

Technician I - Solar (PV) - Lake Forest, CA

Intertek is searching for an entry level Technician to join our Electricalteam in our Lake Forest, CA office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy!

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market.

Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success.

Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.

Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world.

Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life

What are we looking for?

The Technician I - Solar (PV) position is responsible for performing standard testing and evaluation on photovoltaic (PV) modules and system equipment on-site at PV installations and for preparing technical reports.

This position works under general supervision.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $20 - $25 per hour .

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Build test structures for mechanical load using wooden beams and power tools.


* Set up test apparatus for electrical and mechanical safety testing


* Operate equipment


* Maintain equipment and facilities


* Prepare test samples


* Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards


* Analyze test data and performing routine calculations


* Daily cleanup and maintenance of projects, work equipment, work site, vehicles and organize all tools and materials.


* Other duties as required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompas...