Lab Technician II

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Lab Technician II to support our power lab in Beaver, PA. Relocation assistance available. The incumbent will be responsible for performing testing on various Eaton and non-Eaton equipment in a lab setting for internal and external customers. This is a day shift onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs electrical and mechanical testing on engineering prototypes and production samples under the direction of the project engineer.
• Documents test plans, records data, and provides detailed written test reports.
• Performs functions as necessary to support all product development and maintenance activities including assembly.
• Ability to analyze each assigned project with the project engineer to reach an understanding of the test program to be followed, organize and take responsibility for its execution, and record and report the results.
• Ability to look at drawings and assemble new products while working with lead engineers.
• Proactively provides recommendations, based on test results and observations, to improve product function or integrity throughout the development stage.
• Assists in the creation of tests and test fixtures.
• Assists with the designs and construction of test fixtures as required to perform necessary functional and environmental tests.
• Follows standard test procedures.
• Fully understands the capabilities, use, and care of available equipment.
• Assists in the development and enforcement of safety regulations.
• Coordinate and bring successful closure to distinct assignments.
• Uses invention, imagination, creativity, and resourcefulness during the course of assigned work.
• Shares knowledge with other technicians as necessary to improve technician pool’s core knowledge and capabilities.
• Execute 100% of monthly safety inspection, in coordination with the M.E.S.H. Management of Environment, Safety, Security, and Health Policies.
• Complete all EHS Environment, Health, and Safety training assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of related technical experience
• Electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and software aptitude

Qualifications

• Detailed skill in use of computer for test documentation and analysis
• Associate Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Ability to safely use basic, advanced, and specialized machinist tools
• Working knowledge of shop equipment maintenance procedures
• Working knowledge of equipment testing procedures
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members to problem solve
• Knowledge of word-processing software
• Aptitude in the use of hand tools for mechanical assembly and electrical wiring of test apparatus and devices to be tested
• Unaccompanied travel to outside labs, customer sites, or external manufacturing sites, including offshore sites, may occasionally be required

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $56,000 - $83,000 a year, and is overtime eligible. (Note: Salary information shown is a general guideline only; salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market/business considerations.)

Schedule

This is a day shift onsite role.