Electrical Test Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s Power Components Division is currently seeking an Electrical Test Engineer. This is an on-site position based at our Beaver, PA facility. Relocation assistance will be provided within the US/PR. The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing according to UL, CSA, IEC, and NEMA standards.
• Ensure compliance with Eaton’s safety policies and electrical safety regulations.
• Set up and verify complex test configurations.
• Cook up and coordinate lab scheduling, technician tasks, and equipment calibrations.
• Maintain and organize test samples and documentation.
• Prepare and process detailed test reports.
• Support lab upgrades, repairs, and 5S activities.
• Manage multiple projects to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• Required (Basic): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Previous technical experience, including internship/co-op in a professional environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology from an accredited institution (Preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an electrical test lab.
• Experience using a computer for detailed test documentation and analysis.
• Experience with power systems component operation such as circuit breakers, motors, transformers, panelboards, PLCs, HMIs, solid state components.
• Experience with measurement equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and megger equipment.
• Reading Schematics and Blue Prints for assembly.

Skills For Success

• Working knowledge of test equipment and application in various testing environments.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members to problem solve.
• Capable of clearly communicating ideas and concepts within a team environment.
• Able to assemble, verify, and correlate results as well as prepare reports and present findings.
• Able to travel up to 10%.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical power systems and understanding of components in those systems.
• Able to guide technicians on test setups and procedures while maintaining safety protocols.