Electrical Technician

Eaton; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Competitive compensation packages

Paid parental leave, holidays, and vac

Wellness and education programs with 2

Job summary

Eaton in Omaha, NE is seeking an Electrical Technician I to perform final inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical components and assemblies. You will create test plans, perform both electrical and mechanical tests, and verify product function according to schematics and work instructions.

The role requires at least a High School diploma and 1+ year in power or electrical distribution, with a preferred Associate’s degree. Training on procedures and safety is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience in power or electrical distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow drawings, instructions, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
• Test mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence, inspect assemblies and components.
• Troubleshoot failures, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering and Quality.
• Verify customer orders and support inspectors during testing and inspection activities.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and ensure changes are completed.
• Maintain test equipment, calibration status, records, and reports.
• Adhere to safety, PPE, and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

Read electrical schematics

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Electrical Technician to join the Omaha, NE team!

The hourly rate for this position is $28.00 - $34.00 per hour.

Shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm

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.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match, Education/Tuition Assistance Program, Annual Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

Position Overview:

The Electrical Technician I position is a key role in the final inspection and functional testing of Eaton’s products. As a Electrical Technician I you will create a test plan, electronically / electrically test, and inspect electrical components and connections in various applications; (structures, units, panels, panel-boards, component parts, controls, and assemblies) in order to verify correct product function. At times you will need to perform troubleshooting and complete or document needed repairs prior to shipping. The ability to follow diagrams, schematics, and various work instructions in line with engineered specifications, including test and working procedures will allow you to be productive in this role.

In this function you will:

• Follow verbal and written instructions, drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing; inspect assemblies, panels, and components for quality and functionality.
• Troubleshoot test failures, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and supervision.
• Verify customer orders for completeness and support customer inspectors during testing and inspection activities.
• Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, testing procedures, and ensure required changes and repairs are completed.
• Maintain test equipment, calibration status, records, and reports.
• Comply with all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.

No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics Technology, Engineering, Electromechanical, Mechatronics or related field.
• 1 year or more of experience reading and interpreting schematics
• 1 year or more of experience working with open and energized electrical equipment in a testing environment
• 1 year or more of experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.

Position Criteria:

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

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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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.