Electronics Lab Technician

Eaton; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Electronics Lab Technician in Woodridge, IL will join the engineering lab group responsible for testing and qualification of electronic circuits and products. You will work with the product development team to run design and functionality tests on analog and digital circuits up to 400V.

The role emphasizes hands-on circuit debugging, documentation, and collaboration with hardware and firmware engineers to bring prototype boards to a tested state, supporting high-voltage projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in EE or Electronics Tech with 2+ years electronics experience, or an associate degree with 4+ years experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Windows suite (Word, Excel, Visio).
• Ability to develop automated tests for recurring processes.
• Experience with high voltage (up to 400V) circuits and EMC testing.
• Knowledge of TUV/UL standards helpful.

Responsibilities

• Test and qualify analog and digital circuits and complete products.
• Perform design testing and firmware/software testing.
• Collaborate with hardware/ firmware engineers during anomaly investigations.
• Create test documentation and reports.
• Build or modify prototype circuits, cabling, fixtures.
• Assist in developing test procedures.

Skills

Electrical theory

Circuit analysis

Digital logic

Microprocessors

Soldering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Function generators

Programmable power supplies

Multimeters

PCB viewer software

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Electronics Lab Technician to join our team in Woodridge, IL.The Electronics Lab Technician will be part of the engineering lab group responsible for testing and qualification of electronic circuits and products.The expected annual salary range for this role is $69,000 - $101,000 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:Work with our product development team.Perform design testing and functionality testing on analog (up to 400V) and digital circuits and complete products.Perform design testing and functionality testing of firmware/software.Receive test requirements/plans provided by Hardware and Firmware Engineers and collaborate with engineers during the testing process when anomalies are found.Perform initial bring up and testing of prototype boards.Generate complete test documentation of test setup and results.Build or modify prototype circuits and products.Design and build cabling, interconnects, and fixtures necessary to test prototype boards and products.Assist with the creation of test procedures.This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Technology plus 2 years of experience working with electronics, OR an associate degree in Electronics Technology plus 4 years of experience.You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Visio.Ability to create automated testing for recurring test processes.TUV, UL and EMC testing experience.Experience with high voltage (400V) power circuits.Keys to role success:Strong knowledge of electricity and electronic circuit, experience with digital logic, Microprocessor systems, switching power supplies and analog amplifier/filter circuits.Ability to read and understand schematics and locate components on PCBs using PCB viewer software.Capable of diagnosis and repair of analog and digital circuits down to the component level.Competent and skilled at soldering. Capable of reworking/replacing through hole and small (0402) or fine pitch (TQFP) SMT components.Proficient in the use of lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, meters, function generators, programmable power supplies and programmable loads. #LI-LR1We will not consider candidates who:No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitationEaton 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, etcAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. 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