Lead Technician - Engineering

About the role

Eaton’s PCD Power Components Division is seeking a Lead Technician - Engineering based at the Horseheads, NY manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical testing in the Horseheads, NY High power lab to support Vacuum Interrupters engineering departments for product development, sustaining, and innovation goals.
• Help maintain lab test equipment.
• Prepare and process test reports for approval.
• Contribute to lab workload and 5S activities.
• Support safety initiatives.
• Analyze assigned projects with the project engineer to understand the test program, organize and take responsibility for execution, record and report results.
• Follow Electrical Safety and MESH activities to ensure safe conditions per legislative and Eaton safety policies.
• Proactively provide feedback based on test results and observations to improve product function or integrity during development.
• Assist in the creation of tests and test fixtures; assist with design and construction of test fixtures as required.
• Follow standard test procedures; fully understand the capabilities, use, and care of available equipment.
• Help organize and maintain the lab environment to meet 5S goals and ensure maximum efficiency.
• Conduct daily duties to ensure lab functionality, perform preventative maintenance, and communicate issues or concerns to the supervisor.
• Share knowledge with other technicians to improve the technician pool’s core knowledge and capabilities.
• Execute 100% of monthly safety inspection in coordination with M.E.S.H. Management of Environment, Safety, Security, and Health Policies.
• Complete all EHS Environment, Health, and Safety training assigned.

Qualifications

Required (Basic):

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (no CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.).

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Technology from an accredited institution.
• Technical experience, including test documentation and analysis.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise with critical thinking to ensure reliable testing procedures.
• Highly skilled in the use of basic, advanced, and specialized machinist tools.
• Solid understanding of shop equipment maintenance and testing procedures.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization; collaborate with cross‑functional teams to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with word‑processing software and strong organizational skills to accurately document activities and support operational excellence.

Pay

Expected annual