Electrical Testing Associate-2nd shift

Eaton; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Syracuse, NY seeks an Electrical Testing Associate for 2nd shift to support wiring and wired assemblies testing, BOM verification, and functional testing with Engineering and Quality teams.

You will work from schematics and prints, use multimeters and oscilloscopes, and apply NEC/OSHA safety standards while maintaining production schedules. This role requires problem-solving and hands-on assembly and testing duties.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience.
• Work from schematics, prints, drawings, etc.
• Following prescribed and standard safety regulations.
• Testing equipment proficiency (multimeters and oscilloscopes).

Responsibilities

• Promote Quality and Engineering’s best practices in regard to wiring and wired assemblies.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to ensure functional testing of wired components and ETO wired assemblies.
• Support programming and troubleshoot to ensure proper functionality in accordance with Engineering and Quality.
• Collaborate with Supervision and Planning to execute released builds in a timely, orderly manner.
• Verify wiring and components are accurate per BOM’s and Schematics, determine proper type and size wire to be used with various amperages.
• Operate hoist or other lifting device as needed to perform job functions.
• Assemble mounting plates or frames; assemble and wire starters, relays, transformers, switches, circuit breakers; assemble electrical details to housings; GFI and hot test GFI; affix operating shafts, bearing and indicating plates; fit and adjust outer operating controls as prescribed.
• Check work for proper explosion-proof specification as prescribed; detect and segregate faulty material.
• Perform drilling and/or tapping operations as required with portable and hand tools.
• Call Maintenance Control for repairs or refer to Supervision for assistance with Work Orders.
• Document errors found in drawings, production orders or other paperwork used to produce customer orders and recommend engineering changes and improvements.
• Refer all quality findings to Group Leader, Supervision, and other associated Quality personnel.

Skills

Electrical theory

Test equipment

LabVIEW

Arduino

Python

Jira

Jama

Safety regs

Problem-solving

Tools

LabVIEW

Arduino

Python

Jira

Jama

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electrical Testing Associate-2nd shift (75717)

Requisition ID75717-Posted10/19/2026

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHDdivision is currently seeking aElectrical Testing Associate-2nd shift.

The hourly rate for this position is$37.57+$1.50 shift differentialper hour.

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:

Promote Quality and Engineering’s best practices in regard to wiring and wired assemblies in the department and ensure standard wiring practice and designs are followed. Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to ensure functional testing of wired components and ETO wired assemblies are completed. Support programming and troubleshoot to ensure proper functionality in accordance with Engineering and Quality. Collaborate with Supervision and Planning to execute released builds in a timely, orderly manner. Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available and functioning. Verify wiring and components are accurate per BOM’s and Schematics, determine proper type and size wire to be used with various amperages when not specified on drawings. Operate hoist or other lifting device as needed to perform job functions. Assemble mounting plates or frames; assemble and wire starters, relays, transformers, switches, circuit breakers; assemble electrical details to housings; GFI and hot test GFI; affix operating shafts, bearing and indicating plates; fit and adjust outer operating controls as prescribed. Check work for proper explosion-proof specification as prescribed; detect and segregate faulty material. Perform drilling and/or tapping operations as required with portable and hand tools such as electric drill, pneumatic or hand screwdriver, hammer, etc. Perform a variety of similar or associated duties including those of clerical nature as required or directed. Call Maintenance Control for repairs or refer to Supervision for assistance with Work Orders. Document errors found in drawings, production orders or other paperwork used to produce customer orders and recommend engineering changes and improvements. Refer all quality findings to Group Leader, Supervision, and other associated Quality personnel.

Qualifications:

• 3 years experience.
• Work from schematics, prints, drawings, etc.
• Following prescribed and standard safety regulations.
• Testing equipment proficiency (multimeters and oscilloscopes).

Skills:

• Electrical theory & systems knowledge: understanding of power systems, signal integrity, EMC/EMI, voltage/current measurement, and load testing.
• Test equipment proficiency: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, signal generators, video analyzers, HDMI/4K test tools.
• Software & tools: LabVIEW, Arduino, Python, Jira, Jama, or other enterprise test management tools.
• Safety & compliance: knowledge of NEC, OSHA, and other relevant codes.
• Problem-solving & analysis: ability to interpret test results, troubleshoot faults, and suggest corrective actions.

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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.