Testing Tech

About the role

The Testing Tech position is located in Minden, LA and involves working an average of 54 hours per week from 6 am - 4:30 pm, M-F. Overtime is available every other Saturday from 6 am - 2:30 pm. The hourly rate for this position is $16.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test production processes and finished units for compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and Quality Travelers
• Support commissioning for HVAC HMI/PLC programming, Li-ion Tamer testing, fire control operation, HVAC startup/troubleshooting, and loadbank KW set point control
• Energized testing, including breaker operation with arc flash PPE, MCC/switchgear/VFD power-up, Prime PLC communication, UPS testing states, and OEM troubleshooting coordination
• Cook up testing team activities, safety meetings, JHA/MOP completion, inspection communication, training, commissioning support, and reinforcement of quality, workmanship, and SOP expectations
• Perform inspections and audits to Quality Travelers, drawings, SOPs, L2 checklists, NEC requirements, and equipment documents; verify hold points, signoffs, acceptance criteria, hardware, buss bars, conduit fill, and documentation accuracy
• Identify, document, contain, communicate, and escalate nonconformances; initiate hold or stop-work actions for safety, compliance, customer, or workmanship risks
• Process nonconforming material through DMR, including identification, tagging, segregation, review, disposition, resolution, and corrective action support using 8D, 5-Why, or A3 methods
• Record inspection and test results in Quality Travelers and daily reports to support NCR reporting, KPIs, trend analysis, QMS compliance, and audit readiness
• Support incoming, supplier, warranty, and field quality issues through inspection, documentation, escalation, investigation, and cross-functional communication
• Inspect and test electrical integration work for torque, grounding, terminations, labeling, insulation, phase/voltage checks, High Pot/Meggar testing, wireway/cable tray installation, and grounding continuity
• Provide inspection support across multiple production areas as needed
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Experience in Level 2 electrical integration or equivalent electrical manufacturing experience (2 years)
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position
• Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Minden, LA facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position
• Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position
• This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior quality inspection & testing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Electrical certificate, industrial electricity degree, or formal electrical training from an accredited institution
• Training in electrical safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, arc flash protection, and National Electrical Code standards
• Experience with building support systems, including HVAC, PLCs, fire control, off-gas detection systems, Switchboards, and UPS operations
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or QMS-based manufacturing environments

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, bills of material, and applicable industrial trade standards
• Ability to use inspection, measurement, hand, power, and electrical troubleshooting tools, including tape measures, torque tools, gauges, and Fluke multimeters
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stand, walk, and climb ladders for elevated inspections and repairs with or without reasonable accommodations
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety eyewear and steel-toed boots