Keyword

Electronic Safety Testing Technician, Test Technician, Safety Inspector, Electronic Test Technician, Safety Tester

Minimum Preferably 10th standard pass (with Science)Certified training for Safety Testing Technician (programme aligned to ELE/Q7403 released by Electronics Sector Skills Council of India)

Minimum 1-2 years of experience for 10th standard pass

The tasks a Safety Testing Technician is expected to perform include:Assuring that the appliance meets prescribed safety standards

Knowledge of safety parameters as per Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) or other standards

Testing safety parameters of the assembled United Power System (UPS), Power Line Communication (PLC), inverter, energy meter, oscilloscope, control panel and automation units as per BIS or other standards

Well-versed with general principles of wiring and assembly

Knowledge of various tests used to verify the safety of the unit Proficient in analyzing and evaluating results of the test procedure carried out

Knowledge of hazards caused by improper testing Adept with choice of test measurement equipment, their calibration and set up Knowledge of basic circuit and functioning of different modules of the unit Proficient with earth resistance test, earth continuity test, insulation resistance test as per the work instruction, current, voltage and environment safety tests Well-versed with ohms law, difference between Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC), series and parallel connections Knowledge of components such as diode, transformer, LED, transistor, capacitor, resistor, inductor, thermostat, etc.Knowledge of reading values of components, colour coding, polarity, tolerance Well-versed with frequently occurring safety failures and their causes Knowledge of international and Indian safety standards for electronics equipment

Adept with specific safety precautions for working on an electronic assembly unit

Not applicable

Ability to work for long hours

Detail-oriented

Hardworking and persistent

Time management skills

It is not a desk job Work from home option is not available Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available Local travelling is a part of this job role May need to supervise junior workers or helpers

Working hours

Working hours are 9/10 hours every day for 5/6 days a week. This may vary company to company

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Shift system may not be applicable

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health risks include exposure to open wire/circuit, chemicals, dealing with high voltage supplies, standing for long hours, exposure to noise, etc. Occupational hazards include minor electrical shock, burn injuries, back pain, neck pain, discomfort in the legs and thighs muscles, fatigue, etc.

For freshers INR 8,000 to INR 10,000 per month For candidates with 1-2 yearsof experience or more - INR 10,000 to INR 12,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Future Trends for Consumer Electronics in India

The consumption of electronic in India is expected to reach $400 billion by 2020.

Consumer electronics is the largest segment in Indian electronic industry and it account from 28% of the total electronic hardware production. The market of consumer electronics is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10 to 12 percent in future. Consumer electronics comprise of products like television, audio and video system, set-top box, washing machine, air conditioners, etc.

The human resource directly employed in the industry is estimated to increasing from the current level of 0.9 million to over 4 million by 2022. This would translate to an incremental human resource requirement of about 3 million to 3.2 million in the entire industry and about 0.6 to 0.7 million in servicing support roles such as Safety Testing Technicians by 2022.

Self-employed

Consumer electronic products manufacturers and plants across India

Local electronic repair centres across India

Electronics and appliance stores across India

Hotel and IT companies across India

Towns and cities across India

Centre for Electronics Test Engineering, STQC Directorate, Department of Electronics and Information Technology, (Deit

Y), Niketan, III Floor, 6, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003, http://www.stqc.gov.in/stqc-network-trainings/338

Advanced Training Institute, Ministry of Labour & Employment, DGE&T, Govt of India, V.N Purav Marg, Sion- Chunabhatti, Mumbai- 400022, http://atimumbai.gov.in

TCR Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. EL 182, MIDC TTC, Electronic Zone, Behind Nelco, Mhape, Navi Mumbai 400710, http://www.tcreng.com/contact.shtml

Funfirst Global Skillers Pvt. Ltd., A-303, Kailas Industrial Complex, Park Site, Vikhroli West, Mumbai 79, http://www.globalskillers.com

Aura Edu Group, Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan, Tel:9828058138, 0294-5101730, http://www.auraedugroup.com

S&S Care Skills Academy Pvt. Ltd., A 56, 1st Floor, Sector 6, Noida 201301, http://www.careskillsacademy.org /