Lead Test Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to join our Moon Township, PA team in a hybrid role with relocation assistance within the US/PR. The role focuses on leading mechanical and electrical testing for the Power Components Division, designing and improving test equipment, and guiding tester development for new product launches.

The position requires a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in production test equipment and software testing, and knowledge of statistical quality tools; Six Sigma is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Five years of experience designing, building, and operating production test equipment and software testing.
• Experience with statistical quality tools (capability studies, gage R&Rs).
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
• BS in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification (preferred).
• Experience with new product development and industrialization (preferred).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and project management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electrical testing development for the Power Components Division.
• Design and improve test equipment and capabilities with a global team.
• Lead tester development for new product introduction projects.
• Write test specifications and provide troubleshooting support for test equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure equipment meets requirements and timelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Independent work

LabVIEW

TestStand

Test scripting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

BS in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Test scripts

Job description

Eaton's Electrical division is currently seeking a Lead Test Engineer to join our team. This hybrid position that is based out of our Moon Township, PA Eaton location and offers benefits from day one. Relocation assistance will be provided within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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:

We are seeking an innovative problem-solver to lead mechanical and electrical testing development for the Power Components Division. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic global team to design and improve test equipment and capabilities. You will lead tester development activities for new product introduction projects and experience the excitement of bringing new products to life from design concept through to production launch.

The Industrialization Test Engineer is a specialized professional with electrical, automation and programming skills to lead tester development and validation for new product launches and other division led product testing related projects. The role is responsible for writing test specifications, for the execution of complex assembly test and diagnostics for new equipment purchased for new products, and for providing trouble-shooting support for PCD test equipment. The Test Engineer will collaborate with other functions and suppliers to assure test equipment meets engineering requirements and can be delivered on-time while meeting safety, quality, and cost expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and industrialize test and automation processes, equipment, and fixtures for NPD.
• Drive optimization of new and existing testing processes and procedures.
• Develop tester specifications and test procedures; collaborate with suppliers on test equipment design and construction.
• Set-up and validate new test equipment and drive tester readiness for production.
• Assure test equipment meets expected performance; support troubleshooting and tester-related yield issues.
• Create and deploy testing related Standard Work and training.
• Develop and mentor plant Test Engineering leads. Identify resource and equipment gaps.
• Lead business case development for new test equipment and improvement projects.
• Manage capital expenditures and forecasts for NPD test equipment.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Five years of experience in designing, building, and operating production test equipment as well as software testing.
• Experience with statistical quality tools, such as, capability studies and gage R&Rs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.
• Experience in new product development and industrialization.
• Experience working in or with Plant Operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, quality management processes, and project management.
• Experience with industrial circuit breakers and switchgear.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines.
• Competence in NI LabVIEW, TestStand, and test scripts.
• Electrical and Mechanical safety knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Ability to lead teams.

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.

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.