Lead Test Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power & Digital Infrastructure Division is seeking a Lead Test Engineering to join our team in Raleigh, NC. Relocation assistance is available within the US to Raleigh, NC. This role follows a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). In-office presence is required based on business and work needs. Remote flexibility is provided to support productivity, but employees should expect to be on-site as necessary to meet team and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports design testing, lab setup, and design validation for a wide range of energy storage power conversion and UPS products.
• Executes and creates test plans for the commissioning and engineering testing of energy transition products in the engineering lab.
• Contributes to the overall safety and functioning of engineering labs at Eaton Raleigh.
• Takes ownership of validation and compliance testing for projects.
• Participates in global design reviews and works with compliance team to create test procedures.
• Prepares test facilities and required instrumentation to execute test plans.
• Led technician resources to execute test plans.
• Analyzes test data for determination of validity and product compliance to specifications.
• Prepares test data materials for submittal to safety agencies.
• Formally documents product design issues & specification non-conformances along with subsequent corrective action taken; provides feedback to project teams on test activities, open issues, and project schedule.
• Leads test technicians, providing guidance and support to overcome progress barriers.
• Understand and implement safety procedures and requirements in High Power test cell, as instituted by Eaton EHS and local representatives.
• Performs tests on the power converters (greater than 250kW) and system level controllers.
• Implements, tests, and troubleshoots high level controls and system interactions.
• Supports and performs minimum viable product testing and demonstrations in the lab or at customer sites.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams within US and in EMEA and APAC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical OR Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of six (6) years industry work experience in electrical product development.
• Master's Degree with a minimum of five (5) years work experience in electrical product development.
• Proven experience with high power electrical equipment testing.
• Proven experience of safety requirements in high power electrical lab test environment.
• Hands-on working experience of typical power electronics measuring systems and applications such as oscilloscopes, power meters, surge testers, environmental chambers and data acquisition equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of ten (10) years industry work experience in electrical power systems.
• Familiarity with ISO17025 accreditation.
• Experience working with accreditation NRTL agencies (like UL, INTERTEK, TUV) with electrical focus or, leading a company regulatory compliance program for power electronics.
• Experience with power utility and/or with high power equipment at 480Vac 15KVA.
• Knowledge of UPS, Power Conversion Equipment, and electrical distribution equipment safety and legal requirements.

Skills

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Working in a cross-functional team within US and in EMEA and APAC.
• Experience high power testing of electrical systems.
• Ability to understand the needs of the business and ability to make wise decisions to maintain customer satisfaction and Eaton quality and profitability.
• Ability to ensure ethical and quality standards and for regulatory compliance for products being manufactured in Eaton factories.
• Ability to demonstrate process management and figure out processes necessary to get things done.
• Experience working with contractors and suppliers for test facilities, including commissioning and implementation of equipment.
• Ability to evaluate safety and risks associated with electrical products and electrical hazards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.