Hardware test development engineer

Eaton Corporation; Arkansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dynamic project teams

Internal promotion opportunities

Eaton University learning

Wellbeing and safety programs

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to support PCBA manufacturing test processes and drive continuous improvement across projects at the Arad plant. You will lead test strategy, develop fixtures, and work with global R&D partners to ensure robust testing across fabrication sites.

The role emphasizes Test design engineering experience, metrics-driven optimization, and collaboration with manufacturing teams to deliver reliable test coverage and cost-effective

Qualifications

• BAC+4, BAC+5 in Electrical engineering/Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years working in Test Design Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains robust PCBA Manufacturing Test processes and product structures, lean manufacturing aligned.
• Participates in concurrent engineering with R&D centers and critical design reviews.
• Defines and writes manufacturing Test specifications with R&D BUs support for testers and tooling.
• Designs test fixtures (hardware and software) including program development and release to production.
• Assists in capital equipment justifications for manufacturing test capabilities and plant needs.

Skills

PCBA test processes

Test system expertise

LabVIEW/TestStand

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

ProLaunch

MS Office suite

Project management

Education

BAC+4 in Electrical engineering/Engineering Technology

BAC+5 in Electrical engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

NI Software (TestStand, LabVIEW)

ATE solutions software

SPC tools

Job description

What you’ll do:

This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and suporting maintenance of robust PCBA manufacturing Test processes, and contributing to continuous improvement/cost out initiatives across the Eaton organization, for project assigned to Arad's manufacturing plant.

• Develops and maintains robust, cost efficient PCBA Manufacturing Test processes and product structures, consistent with lean manufacturing practices and Eaton’s safety standards. Must be mindful of Electronic test processes and Functional test capabilities on new product, i.e. saftey Ligthing product, Fire alarm systems, battery charger.
• Participates in concurrent engineering efforts with multicultural R&D centers, critical design reviews, Design for manufacturing testability.
• Contributes to Manufacturing engineering Test strategy, and play book definition and updates with production feedbacks.
• Influences new product development projects using ProLaunch as a tool to articulate deliverables and a vehicle to commit to schedules, and optimize production test strategy.
• Define and write manufacturing Test specifications with R&D BUs support, for Tester and toolings at PCBA and Final good level, regardless the manufacturing location (EATON plants or EMS).
• Design test fixtures both hardware and software including program development quotations, schedules, documentation, validation, and release to production.
• Responsible for Manufacturing test coverage estimation, for Flying probe test, and PCBA FCT test.
• Define test impact and workload coming from Modification request in relation with Advanced Manufacturing Engineer and Launch Manager.
• Propose new Electronic Test technologies and standards suitable to Eaton & customer’s economic environment, for Arad plant assigned projects.
• Assists in the composition of Capital Appropriation Requests for acquisition of Manufacturing Test equipment to support emerging and existing technologies, for new product introduction or continuous improvement, as required.
• Assists Eaton Life Safety production plants and EMS support during NPI phase, and mass production, in root cause and failure analysis as required

Qualifications:

• BAC+4, BAC+5 in Electrical engineering/Engineering Technology
• 3+ years working in Test Design Engineering

Skills:

• Knowledge of Life Safety product – i.e. Safety Lighting, fire alarm system, alarms, emergency solutions, and power electronic
• Expert in functional electronic manufacturing test processes (ICT, FCT, Dielectric, …) and technical specifications to support facilities competencies and ensure optimized manufacturing test coverage
• Knowledge in National Instrument® Software like TestStand® or LabVIEW®. A plus with ATE solutions software knowledge
• Knowledge of Six Sigma concepts and tools as they relate to minimizing process / product variability – i.e. regression analysis, hypothesis testing
• Working knowledge of engineering design and product reliability concepts as to facilitate analysis of electronic circuits
• Understanding of problem solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought MSA, maps, 8D, root cause analysis
• Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts
• Understanding of project management like ProLaunch
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, Microsoft Project, MiniTab
• Knowledge of Life Safety industry, applicable local/international standarts, and customer specific quality processes
• Experience in PCB design and assembly for test fixtures
• SAP, Test system programing, Subcontractor management (Test equipment)

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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