Electrical Test Engineer

Eaton; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off programs

Job summary

Eaton’s Power Components Division in Beaver, PA, is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer. This on-site role involves supporting electrical testing operations and ensuring safe execution in compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will conduct tests, maintain equipment, and prepare detailed reports. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology and 3 years of experience in an electrical test lab is required. Competitive salary range is $71,000 to $105,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an electrical test lab.
• Experience with power systems components such as circuit breakers and motors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical testing per UL, CSA, IEC, and NEMA standards.
• Prepare and process detailed test reports.
• Coordinate lab scheduling and technician tasks.

Skills

Electrical testing operations

Communication skills

Troubleshooting electrical power systems

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Megger equipment

Job description

Eaton’s Power Components Division is currently seeking an Electrical Test Engineer. This is an on-site position based at our Beaver, PA facility. Relocation assistance will be provided within the US/PR.

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.

What You’ll Do

The Electrical Test Engineer will support electrical testing operations in our low and high power lab facilities at our Beaver, PA location. This role is critical to product development, innovation, and certification efforts within the Power Components Division. The ideal candidate will ensure safe and accurate execution of electrical tests, maintain lab equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical testing per UL, CSA, IEC, and NEMA standards.
• Ensure compliance with Eaton’s safety policies and electrical safety regulations.
• Set up and verify complex test configurations.
• Coordinate lab scheduling, technician tasks, and equipment calibrations.
• Maintain and organize test samples and documentation.
• Prepare and process detailed test reports.
• Support lab upgrades, repairs, and 5S activities.
• Manage multiple projects to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• Previous technical experience, including internship/co‑op in a professional environment
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an electrical test lab
• Experience using a computer for detailed test documentation and analysis
• Experience with power systems component operation such as circuit breakers, motors, transformers, panelboards, PLCs, HMIs, solid state components
• Experience with measurement equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and megger equipment
• Reading schematics and blueprints for assembly

Skills For Success

• Working knowledge of test equipment and application in various testing environments
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional team members to problem‑solve
• Capable of clearly communicating ideas and concepts within a team environment
• Able to assemble, verify, and correlate results as well as prepare reports and present findings
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical power systems and understanding of components in those systems
• Able to guide technicians on test setups and procedures while maintaining safety protocols

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

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.