Electrical Systems Test Specialist

Eaton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Electrical Systems Test Specialist for its Edmonton Power Centre. This role focuses on ensuring product safety and compliance through hands-on testing and methodology development. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in product testing, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Unpaid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in product testing with electrical and mechanical tests.
• 2+ years of safe use of basic hand tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on tasks in electrical systems testing.
• Design and develop test methodologies for product safety.
• Maintain testing documentation and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Product Testing

Electrical Systems

Safety Standards

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Minimum 2-year associate degree

Job description

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Are you enthusiastic about manufacturing? Do you have experience in light industrial Quality Processes? Reporting into our Central Engineering Design department (CED), the primary function of this role is to perform hands-on tasks in the electrical systems and power distribution hardware lab to assemble, setup and perform electrical and thermal tests to demonstrate the Technical, Functional, Regulatory, Safety & Security requirements of new or existing switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers and other designs.

If so, we want you to join our team as an Electrical Systems Test Specialist. This position will be on-site based out of the Edmonton Power Centre, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Who we are : Eaton Corporation is a power management company that develops electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power products and services. Our products are used in many industries, including aerospace, vehicles, hospitals, and factories, this role be responsible for painting Eaton’s products ensuring that the quality of product is paramount while doing it safely.

Our commitment : Eaton is not just about business; we are about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.

What will you do?

Product Testing for certification and compliance : this role is expected to design and develop the test apparatus and methodology to simplify and improve the safety of product testing. The equipment working voltage will be Medium Voltage up to 38kV, and Low Voltage to 600V. The candidate shall be capable of translating product standard test requirements from CSA / UL / FM / IEC into test methodologies that are relevant, accurate and repeatable. They will also be responsible to provide support or direction on pre-shipment product functionality or product standard compliance testing at our manufacturing facilities.

Cross functional collaboration and development : Working with the product development team, the candidate will lead or direct every aspect of the test design process starting from the point of product inception and following through to the point of manufacturing and managing test documentation to ensure compliance with certification program.

Processes and methodology development is expected to support developing Product Test Plans and formulate, document, publish and manage Product Test Reports to ensure compliance with our CSA Supervised Manufacturers’ Testing for Certification Program (SMTC).

Commitment to Continuous improvement : The position is expected to continuously monitor the effectiveness of the lab’s testing abilities, identify risks to its operational continuity and propose and implement new equipment purchases or existing equipment upgrades. Manage the selection, determination of suitability to task, sourcing, and calibration of the site’s maintained calibrated test equipment.

What will make you successful?

Responsibilities of this role are related to testing and development of MV and LV electrical distribution and control products. Key activities include planning and executing tests, developing lab capabilities, coordinating with teams, maintaining testing documentation, providing training, analyzing test data, and collaborating with engineers. The emphasis is on safety, efficiency, and aligning with business growth while participating in design reviews and maintaining a lean workplace.

Experience as an electrical tester will help you are you perform required audits and ensure that we are developing a program that is best in class (operating for growth).

An excellent verbal and written communicator with experience in communications to front line and management employees. Along with the proven ability to use computers and several types of software to drive data analyses are highly valued.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications :

• Minimum 2-year associate degree (with higher qualification being accepted) or minimum 2 years equivalent work experience
• 3+ years experience in product testing with a broad portfolio of electrical and mechanical tests : dielectric (hi-pot, BIL, PD, tracking), environmental (humidity, temperature, shock & vibration), temperature rise functional testing.
• 2+ years of safe use of basic hand tools to perform electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Be legally authorized to work in Canada without the sponsorship of a company.
• Only candidates residing within an 80 km radius of Edmonton will be considered for this position. No moving (relocation) is offered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• P. ENG designation, or C.E.T. designation, or working towards one.
• Electrician license 309A or 442A is a plus.
• Experience with :
• medium voltage power breaker, starters / MCCs and drives, and key components such as magnetics, contactors, PLCs, safety modules, power cable / bus, isolators, heat sinks, fans, enclosures.
• product testing with a broad portfolio of electrical and mechanical tests : dielectric (hi-pot, BIL, PD, tracking), environmental (humidity, temperature, shock & vibration), temperature rise, EMC (emissions and immunity), LCR and magnetics qualification, highly accelerated life testing (HALT), PCBA functional testing
• Experience with thermocouple welding, DMM, usage, hardware troubleshooting, test fixture design and lab care.
• Demonstrated capability in working with standards for industrial controllers, safety and lab management, such as UL 347, UL 61800-5-1, IEC / EN 61800-3, ISO 17025, CSA 22.2 No 31, No 254, No. 14.
• Familiar with PCB technology : schematics, soldering, oscilloscope and DMM usage, firmware flashing, hardware troubleshooting, test fixture design and lab care.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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