Master Technician - R&D

Responsibilities

• Interpret mechanical drawings and assembly documentation to build prototypes in collaboration with the Engineering Team.
• Use hand and power tools to construct engineering samples and test fixtures to specification.
• Fabricate parts using approved machinery and methods.
• Prepare lab validation tests under the direction of the project engineering team.
• Collect, record, and plot test data in an organized fashion.
• Develop a working knowledge of standard test procedures and the capabilities, use, and care of lab equipment.
• Conduct onsite product validation tests using approved test devices and procedures.
• Lead, direct, coordinate, and bring distinct assignments to successful closure.
• Apply invention, imagination, creativity, and resourcefulness to assigned work.
• Plan and coordinate purchasing and installation of new equipment for development test labs based on testing requirements.
• Maintain equipment by coordinating or performing repairs and calibrations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR Associate’s degree with at least 3 years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in a product development environment with mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Must be located within a 50‑mile radius of Moon Township, PA (active‑duty military candidates exempt).
• No immigration sponsorship or relocation assistance will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience with electrical product development, including testing and data collection.
• At least one year of experience working with high‑current, high‑voltage sources.
• At least one year of experience using oscilloscopes, electrical power supplies, and loads.

Skills

• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented with strong problem‑solving capability.
• Desire for innovation, new product development, and program management.
• Collaborative orientation; able to succeed in a highly team‑oriented, global, and diverse environment.
• Consistently acts in an ethical, open, honest, trustworthy, and truthful manner.
• Ability to learn new skills, knowledge, industry information, or products.
• Basic knowledge of current transformers and magnetic devices.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $69,000 – $101,000. Salary is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations.

Benefits

Eaton offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and programs that provide paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.