Electrical Test Engineer

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s CPDI OPS Operations division is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer for an on-site role at our Raleigh, NC facility. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographic area (50-mile radius) will be considered.

The Electrical Test Engineer will design, deploy, and maintain computer-automated test systems and supporting equipment. You will develop test programs, fixtures, and procedures, and provide advanced troubleshooting of test

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year experience in electrical testing or automating test equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; relocation not offered.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, build, debug, validate and deploy computer- automated test systems and processes for manufacturing.
• Develop and implement complete test plans based on product knowledge and test methodologies.
• Develop or improve functional test equipment and procedures and associated sub-assembly fixtures.
• Conduct fault insertion and analyze test coverage; provide feedback for FMEA and troubleshooting.
• Train operators and drive continuous improvement for all test processes.

Skills

Test software knowledge

Team collaboration

Schematics reading

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

GPIB

RS-232

CAN

I2C

JTAG

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Eaton’s CPDI OPS Operations division is currently seeking an Electrical Test Engineer. This is an on-site role based out of our Raleigh, NC facility. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographic area (50-mile radius) will be considered.

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 is responsible for maintaining, designing, and deploying computer-automated test systems and processes. In this role, you will develop and maintain test and diagnostic programs, test fixtures and supporting equipment. Implements test procedures and processes for assigned products. Provide advanced troubleshooting of test equipment and units under test (UUT).

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, design, build, debug, validate and deploy the computer-automated test systems and processes to be used in manufacturing.
• Generate and implement complete test plans based on knowledge of the product and experience with test methodologies and capabilities.
• Develop or improve functional test equipment and procedures, and sub-assembly functional test equipment and procedures.
• Conduct fault insertion and analysis to determine the equipment's test coverage, and provide feedback for Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and trouble‑shooting procedures.
• Collect data from the test fixtures and make the test data available to the Quality team member for analysis, and to other team members as required to meet project success factors.
• Train test operators to understand the test process and to utilize and maintain test equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement for all test processes.
• Assist with capital projects for test equipment, test facility enhancements, and assist new product start‑ups.
• Implement Engineering Changes to enhance product quality (updates test equipment, software and hardware changes).
• Reduce cycle time and cost by applying "Lean Manufacturing" techniques.
• Maintain test and equipment documentation to meet ISO 9001 (including equipment calibration).
• Develop and implements test strategies to insure product specifications are achieved throughout production.
• Lead Electrical Safety implementation and be the Electrical Safety Site Responsible Person.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited educational institution.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in electrical testing or designing automated test equipment and test processes.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographic area (50-mile radius) will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Knowledge of communication protocols including GPIB, RS-232.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code Safety Requirements.
• Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO 9001 etc.).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology.
• Technical understanding of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements.
• Knowledge of C++, C# Visual Basic and LabView are desired, SQL, Access, Active Server Pages, Test Stand.
• Knowledge of communication protocols: CAN, I2C, and JTAG.

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of test software.
• Successful execution as both an individual contributor and team member.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret the behavior of electronic systems by the operation of embedded code and Digital Signal Processors (DSP) controls.
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving using logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Position requires an individual who is self‑motivated, self‑managed, team‑oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task‑oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.

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