Electronics Manufacturing Engineer Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Glenolden (Delaware County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Fresh fruit & pretzels

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Glenolden, PA is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer Technician (1st Shift) to support production of electro‑mechanical sensors. You will create and maintain work instructions, assist with production issues, and diagnose failures across PCB assemblies and circuitry.

The role emphasizes developing robust processes, cost efficiency, and participation in continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2‑year certificate in electronics required
• Minimum 3 years electronics manufacturing and/or test experience
• U.S. person for export controlled information; no immigration sponsorship
• No relocation benefit; within 50‑mile radius of work location
• No CPT/OPT/STEM OPT/IPT sponsorship considerations per policy

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing engineers with troubleshooting electrical product failures
• Provide technical instruction to group leaders and operators on assembly & test techniques
• Maintain routers and visual work instructions
• Investigate root causes of non‑conformities and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain robust, cost‑efficient manufacturing processes and product structures
• Develop and implement electronic test procedures and equipment
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Coordinate with Planners, VSMs, and Quality Assurance

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Associate degree / 2‑year cert in electronics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Electronics Manufacturing Engineer Technician - 1st Shift to join our team in Glenolden, PA!

The core hours are7 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

The hourly rate for this position is $32.00 per 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.

Why Work at Eaton?

• Day-One Benefits – Health insurance and vacation time start on your first day!
• Up to 13 Paid Holidays – Enjoy time off, including a plant shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Invest in Your Future – Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance, Wellness Reimbursement, and more.
• Perks You'll Love – Monthly fresh fruit and pretzels, plus fun onsite events hosted by our activity, wellness, and community involvement teams.

Join Eaton and enjoy great benefits, meaningful perks, and a workplace that supports your well‑being from day one!

What you'll do:

This Electronics Manufacturing Engineer Technician is responsible for supporting the production of electro-mechanical sensors. Primary functions include creating and maintaining work instructions, assisting production issues, and troubleshooting and diagnosing failures. The primary area of focus will be electronic sensors, PCB assemblies, and circuitry.

This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes and participating in continuous improvement and cost‑out initiatives across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Assist the manufacturing engineers in all areas of responsibility with primary focus on troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical product failures.
• Provide technical support and instruction for group leaders and operators on proper electronic assembly and test techniques.
• Maintain routers and visual work instructions.
• Assist in the investigation of root cause for non-conformities and implementation of corrective action.
• Assists in developing and maintaining robust, cost‑efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices.
• Develop and implement electronic test procedures and equipment.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and understands lean manufacturing techniques as they apply to consistent with lean manufacturing practices.
• Review non-conformities and make recommendations for rework and scrap.
• Develop and document rework operations.
• Maintain communication with Planners, VSMs, and Quality Assurance.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or completion of a 2‑year certification in electronic discipline or a related field from accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an electronics manufacturing and/or test environment.
• Eaton 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 cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Skills:

• This position is responsible for supporting production and solving issues while adhering to quality and design requirements. It is critical to understand that responsibility and limitations of authority.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics and ATPs.
• Ability to communicate technical information in writing to leadership.
• Ability to perform electronics assembly and test tasks in accordance with ATPs and product drawings.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e. value stream mapping, one‑piece flow, etc.
• Understanding of problem‑solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) – i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel.

All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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.

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.

To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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. 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.