Lab Technician II

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Lab Technician II to support engineering teams developing power system products, including UPS systems used in data centers. The role involves installing equipment, performing tests, and documenting results in a high-power lab environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 3 years in a technical role, with residency within 50 miles of Raleigh; sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of engineering/technical experience.
• Willing to work in a high-power lab environment (600VAC, 1kDC).
• Residence within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC; no relocation.
• No immigration sponsorship provided by Eaton.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment and instrumentation for evaluation of power systems products.
• Perform product testing to industry standards.
• Use computer-based test equipment to record and analyze test data.
• Organize test data and prepare test reports.
• Fabricate, modify and repair electronic assemblies and related hardware.
• Test lab maintenance and organization.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Career Opportunities: Lab Technician II (75580)

Requisition ID75580-Posted10/22/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking a Lab Technician II. This role is located out of Raleigh, NC.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $56000- $83000 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.

The Lead Validation Engineering Technician is an exciting role providing technical support for engineering teams in the development of new Eaton power system products and accessories. This role will support 3-phase UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supplies) products typically utilized in commercial data centers and institutions.

What you’ll do:

• Install equipment & instrumentation for use in evaluation of power systems products
• Perform product testing to industry standards
• Use computer-based test equipment for recording and analysis of test data
• Organize test data and prepare test reports
• Fabricate, modify and repair electronic assemblies and related hardware
• Test lab maintenance and organization

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum three (3 years) experience in an engineering or technical role.
• Willing to work in a high-power lab test environment. (600vac, 1K DC).
• 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC. Relocation is not available for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Electrical/Electronics related degree from an accredited institution
• Experience with low voltage electrical systems.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with electrical power systems, batteries, UPS systems, industrial controls, or a related engineering/technical role.
• Understanding of electronic circuit theory and troubleshooting.
• Experience with component parametric evaluation.
• Use of electronic test instrumentation.
• Experience with setup and test for product certifications.
• Electromechanical prototype fabrication experience.
• PCBA rework, modification and soldering techniques.
• Knowledge of basic electricity
• Previous experience/knowledge with UPS and/or power electronic products.
• Previous Coursework in power electronics .
• Lab experience around high voltage where safety awareness is critical.
• Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
• Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations

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