Airfield Lighting Product Junior Field Technician

Eaton Group; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Group in Windsor, CT is seeking an Airfield Lighting Product Junior Field Technician to join our team responsible for runway and taxiway lighting systems and related controls.

The role blends electrical, computer/networking, and control systems work with up to 75% travel to customer sites, including overnight stays.

You will install, configure, commission, test, and train on ALP control systems, develop into a subject matter expert, and document site reports and drawings.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or two years of field service experience.
• Windsor, CT within 50 miles; relocation not offered.
• U.S. person is required due to export controls.
• Sponsorship not offered for CPT/OPT/STEM OPT etc.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test ALP control systems on site.
• Travel up to 75%, including overnight stays.
• Install and configure network switches and operating systems.
• Provide on-site training and customer support.
• Document site reports, drawings and punch lists.
• Lead and review factory acceptance tests.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Customer liaison

Education

Two-year technical degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

True RMS multimeter

Current clamps

Network switches

Computer operating systems

Job description

Eaton’s Airfield Lighting business is currently seeking an Airfield Lighting Product Junior Field Technician. Our team supports lighting and control systems used on airport airfields, including runway and taxiway lighting and the regulators and control systems that support them. This is a field-based technical role combining electrical, computer/networking and control systems work.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Field Technician will install, configure, commission, test and train on control system projects, including responsibility for technical project activities and the execution of high-level, airport-critical Airport Lighting Products (ALP) control systems. The incumbent will develop into a subject matter expert on ALP computerized control systems and will be responsible for independently configuring, testing, installing and documenting in-house and on-site control systems. This role requires a minimum of 75% travel, including overnight travel, with most weeks spent on-site at customer locations. The Field Technician must be able to effectively apply both electrical and computer technology knowledge while working independently.

What you’ll do:

• Perform installation, wiring and hardware configuration using electrical measurement equipment such as a True RMS multimeter and current clamps and personal protective equipment
• Perform installation and configuration of network switches.
• Perform installation and configuration of computer operating systems.
• Be available for emergency travel and on-site support.
• Support, troubleshoot and resolve customer issues over the phone as part of the technical Helpdesk.
• Lead and support factory control systems assembly, installation, build and test.
• Lead and document factory acceptance tests.
• Learn and practice to become a subject matter expert on CHALP (Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting Products) control systems including the ability to perform customer training and recommend improvements on upgrades and best practices.
• Review and approve project technical drawings submissions.
• Be organized and clearly document critical reports such as drawing markups, site reports and punch lists.
• Have responsibility for expense management and capital planning.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree from an accredited institution OR two years’ experience in a field service environment.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Windsor, CT will be considered. 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior field service experience
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced technical degree in a technical field
• Basic understanding of electrical technology
• Prior experience working with control systems
• Proficient with operating computers and configuring network switches
• Experience using electronic measurement equipment and tools
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Military technical training

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English required.
• Basic understanding of project management processes
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Professionally represent the organization to the customer while providing accurate and timely problem resolution.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

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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.

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.