Lead Technician

Eaton Group; Lathrup Village (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Fuel Emissions team is seeking a Lead Technician on the Southfield, MI campus. The Lab Technician will operate laboratory equipment to assemble, test, and assess automotive fuel system components per test requests.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of lab or testing experience, with overtime possible. The role emphasizes safety, data accuracy, and effective communication with leadership and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma and/or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of laboratory and/or testing experience.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position; no CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, etc.
• No relocation is available; candidates within 50 miles of Southfield, MI will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organized, and functional work area.
• Support sample procurement by working with lab/prototype coordinators and suppliers.
• Set-up and operate engineering equipment as indicated in test requests.
• Prepare samples and perform tests according to test procedures and instructions.
• Communicate test progress and problems to requestor and leadership.
• Trouble-shoot and repair fixtures as needed to complete test requests.
• Collect and report data accurately with clear results.
• Perform operations and adjustments with various tools as required.
• Handle Stoddard, Gasoline and other fuels and chemicals following safe practices.
• Motivated with strong organizational skills for largely unsupervised completion of test plans.
• Overtime will vary based on project workload (5-10 hours per week).

Skills

mechanical skills

manufacturing understanding

Excel/Office suite

math and conversions

planning and teamwork

communication

fuel systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

CMMs

Metrology equipment

AI powered productivity tools

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH VGGP division is currently seeking a Lead Technician. This is a full time, on-site position based at our Southfield, MI campus.

Core Hours: 7AM-3:30PM

The expected annual salary range for this role is $56000 - $83000 a year. This position is eligible for additional overtime earnings. 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.

Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Fuel Emissions team is an organization whose mission is to deliver fuel emission products to customers to meet their specifications.

The Lab Technician is responsible to employ specialized skills and a high degree of expertise in operation of laboratory equipment such as airflow benches, liquid leak apparatus, durability test equipment, measurement devices and vehicle fuel systems to assemble, test, and assess characteristics of automotive fuel system components in accordance with laboratory procedures and requirements specified in test requests.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and functional work area
• Support sample procurement by working with lab/prototype coordinators and suppliers.
• Set-up and operate engineering equipment as indicated in test requests.
• Prepare samples and perform tests according to test procedures and instructions.
• Promptly and effectively communicate test progress and problems to requestor and leadership.
• Trouble-shoot and repair fixtures as needed to complete test request.
• Collect and report data accurately, providing clear and detailed results using spreadsheets.
• Perform operations and adjustments with various tools as required.
• Handle Stoddard, Gasoline and other fuels and chemicals following safe practices.
• Motivated with strong organizational skills for largely unsupervised completion of test plans.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Overtime will vary based on project workload (5-10 hours per week).

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma and/or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum two (2) years of laboratory and/or testing experience
• 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."
• No relocation is available for this position. Candidates within a 50 mile radius of Southfield, MI will be considered. Active Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• Four (4) years of automotive laboratory and/or testing experience
• Experience with blueprint reading, GD&T
• Experience with Metrology equipment, including CMM’s
• Experience with AI powered tools to enhance productivity, improve quality of work products and informed decision making while adhering to company policies

Skills:

• Strong mechanical skills for equipment set-up, adjustment, and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, such as fabrication, tolerances, and finishes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Mathematical skills for calculations and conversions.
• Technical curiosity, creativity, and inventiveness.
• Effective work planning, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of Automotive Fuel Systems and individual system components

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.

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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.