Electronics Lab Engineer – HIL, Validation & Testing

Eaton Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Electronics Lab II to contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing and lab operations in a fast-paced development environment.

You will develop test fixtures, assemble rack-mounted hardware, perform soldering and PCB work, and drive automated tests using Python, Robot Framework, and related tools while adhering to safety standards. This role supports cross-functional teams, coordinates parts and inventory, and communicates lab status to project teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years hands-on experience in electronics laboratory or test environment.
• Experience with electronic test equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic circuits and embedded systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and maintain test fixtures and equipment for embedded system verification and validation.
• Assemble and integrate rack-mounted hardware using electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, and engineering instructions.
• Fabricate, route, and terminate wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Perform soldering, PCB assembly, modification, and rework activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve wiring, connectivity, and board-level hardware issues.
• Procure and manage parts, components, and lab consumables as needed.
• Coordinate acquisition of prototype and production hardware from manufacturing and communicate availability to stakeholders.
• Support shipping, receiving, tracking, and inventory management activities.
• Partner with IT teams to deploy laptops, configure equipment, establish network connectivity, maintain laboratory organization and calibration schedules, and communicate lab status, maintenance activities, and operational issues to project teams and management.
• Execute development, verification, and validation test plans for new and existing products.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Robot Framework, Python, Selenium, or similar automation platforms.
• Utilize Hardware-in-the-Loop systems, preferably OPAL‑RT, to verify product functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Conduct manual and automated testing in a high‑power laboratory environment where hazardous voltages may be present.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Document defects and collaborate with engineering teams to drive root‑cause analysis and resolution.
• Generate accurate test documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with Eaton safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to test processes, automation, and laboratory efficiency.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Electrical testing knowledge

Hardware troubleshooting

Documentation of test results

Education

Associate degree or Technical Certificate in Electronics Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Digital multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Eaton Corporation in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Electronics Lab II to contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing and lab operations in a fast-paced development environment.

You will develop test fixtures, assemble rack-mounted hardware, perform soldering and PCB work, and drive automated tests using Python, Robot Framework, and related tools while adhering to safety standards. This role supports cross-functional teams, coordinates parts and inventory, and communicates lab status to project teams.