Electrical Tester II

Eaton Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is hiring an Electrical Tester II for our Sumter, SC facility. The role focuses on verifying wiring, testing switchboard products, and programming controllers to ensure timely order fulfillment and adherence to quality standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, plus relevant electronics/mechatronics education or military tech training and 3+ years of electrical testing experience. Onsite work with a competitive hourly rate and an incentive program are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics or Mechatronics or Military equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years electrical testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Test Switchboard & Panelboard products per work instructions.
• Verify wiring and components; program controllers.
• Document nonconformances and communicate issues for corrective action.
• Ensure current revision documents are used and outdated docs destroyed.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to production personnel.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Electrical testing

Circuit troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

UL/NEC knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Electronics or Mechatronics

Military technical school diploma

Tools

HiPot tester

Continuity tester

Trip test kits

Test wagon

Component testing devices

Multimeter

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking an Electrical Tester II.

The hourly rate for this position is $28.00/hour per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Eaton is currently seeking an Electrical Tester II to join our team. This position is based at our Sumter, SC facility.

Position Overview:

The Electrical Tester will verify correct wiring, verify components, program controllers, and conduct electrical testing of switchboard products and components, as required, per applicable test procedure and/or component literature with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Test Switchboard & Panelboard product produced on all lines, according to testing work instructions and in accordance with applicable governmental requirements, to uncover product non‑conformances. Document inspections made on applicable checklist.
• Utilize High‑Pot, continuity tester, trip test kits, test wagon, and component‑specific testing devices to perform electrical testing. Verify switches and circuit breakers function properly. Conduct electrical tests per safety and training requirements and procedures. (HiPot, Shunt Trip, PLC, HMI, component testing, configuration, NETA testing, and communication).
• Verify that any revisions released to the production floor regarding wiring are incorporated into the product, all documentation reflects the current revision, and previous revisions of documents are destroyed.
• Ensure that component literature and necessary product documentation are included with the job.
• Document nonconformance’s, which are critical quality records, to aid problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. Communicate production non‑conformances to appropriate production personnel in a timely manner and verify required rework. Communicate design errors to appropriate front‑end personnel for correction, obtain revisions, and verify required rework.
• Ensure that suspected product is identified as such at all times to prevent unintended use.
• Serve as informal trainer for/to production personnel.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must meet one of the following qualifications:.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics or Mechatronics from an accredited institution OR Military technical school equivalent diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing electrical testing (troubleshooting, circuits, testing electronics, product testing, system diagnosis).
• 3 years of experience wiring Switchboard or Power Distribution products.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a continuous basis without company sponsorship.
• Current Pre-Tester / Tester 1 must be role for at least 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience performing electrical testing (troubleshooting, circuits, product testing, system diagnosis).
• BS in engineering, or technical degree with experience.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• This position requires a minimum 2-year commitment in order to support full project implementation. If selected for this role, your eligibility to bid on other roles will reset for a period of 2 years unless approved by manager/HR. Receiving an offer for this role does not represent an employment contract.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Requires thorough knowledge of basic electricity, current flow, and component functionality.
• Requires thorough knowledge of all assembled SWBD product designs (i.e. PRL‑C, PRL‑I, IFS, etc.).
• Requires thorough knowledge related to wiring of various components.
• Requires thorough knowledge of basic electricity, current flow, component functionality, and assembly processes on all lines. (HiPot, Shunt Trip, PLC, HMI, component testing, configuration, NETA testing, and communication).
• Requires competency in applicable UL codes, NEC codes, regional utility codes, customer‑specific requirements.
• Requires the ability to read, comprehend, and interpret manufacturing documents, including front view, MIs, Blow‑Thrus, Wiring Diagrams, component literature, engineering drawings, and testing procedures.
• Requires the ability to work with multi‑meters, the ability to trouble shoot complex electronics, and to follow established safety procedures.
• Required thorough knowledge in troubleshooting wiring.

Additional Information:

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift a minimum of 35lbs with reasonable accommodation. Incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

Equal Employment Opportunity (duplicate):

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.

Second Chance Employment:

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. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Benefits:

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.