Lead Test Engineer

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power & Digital Infrastructure Division in Raleigh, NC seeks a Lead Test Engineer to oversee validation and compliance testing for energy storage and UPS products. Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, relocation assistance available within the US.

The role involves preparing facilities, leading test technicians, and coordinating with global teams to ensure safety and performance of high power systems. Salary range $97,000–$143,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of six years in electrical product development, or a Master's with at least five years in electrical product development.
• Proven experience with high power electrical equipment testing.
• Experience with safety requirements in high power electrical lab environments.
• Hands-on experience with typical power electronics measuring systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of validation and compliance testing for projects within an NPD team.
• Prepare test facilities and instrumentation to execute test plans.
• Lead technicians to execute test plans and collect test data.
• Analyze test data to determine validity and compliance with specifications.
• Document design issues and corrective actions, and provide feedback to project teams.

Skills

High power testing

Electrical lab testing

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (advantage)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Data acquisition equipment

Environmental chambers

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power & Digital Infrastructure Division is currently seeking a Lead Test Engineering to join our team in Raleigh, NC. Relocation assistance available within the US to Raleigh, NC. This role follows a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). In-office presence is required based on business and work needs. Remote flexibility is provided to support productivity, but employees should expect to be on-site as necessary to meet team and project requirements.

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power & Digital Infrastructure Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, battery energy storage systems, electric chargers and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements.

This individual will be responsible for supporting design testing, lab setup, and design validation for a wide range of energy storage power conversion and UPS products. This individual will also be responsible for executing and creating test plans for the commissioning and engineering testing of energy transition products in the engineering lab along with contributing to the overall safety and functioning of engineering labs at Eaton Raleigh.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 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.

Why Eaton?

• Be a key member of a world‑class organization that creates market‑leading 3‑phase products.
• Opportunities for career advancement through a defined technical track as well as broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions. Raleigh is an Engineering Hub with roles in: Service, Manufacturing/Assembly, New product Development, and Product Management.
• Work in a modern collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance. We provide flexibility to choose when you work from home and in the office.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.

What You’ll Do

• As a member of an NPD project team, take ownership of validation and compliance testing for projects.
• Participate in global design reviews and work with compliance team to create test procedures.
• Prepare test facilities and required instrumentation to execute test plans.
• Lead technician resources to execute test plans.
• Analyze test data for determination of validity and product compliance to specifications.
• Prepare test data materials for submittal to safety agencies.
• Formally document product design issues & specification non‑conformances along with subsequent corrective action taken; provide feedback to project teams on test activities, open issues, and project schedule.
• Lead test technicians, providing guidance and support to overcome progress barriers.
• Understand and implement safety procedures and requirements in High Power test cell, as instituted by Eaton EHS and local representatives.
• Perform tests on the power converters (greater than 250 kW) and system level controllers.
• Implement, test, and troubleshoot high level controls and system interactions.
• Support and perform minimum viable product testing and demonstrations in the lab or at customer sites.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams within US and in EMEA and APAC.

This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical OR Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of six (6) years industry work experience in electrical product development OR Master's Degree with a minimum of five (5) year work experience in electrical product development.
• Proven experience with high power electrical equipment testing.
• Proven experience of safety requirements in high power electrical lab test environment.
• Hands‑on working experience of typical power electronics measuring systems and applications such as oscilloscopes, power meters, surge testers, environmental chambers and data acquisition equipment.

You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of ten (10) years industry work experience in electrical power systems.
• Familiarity with ISO17025 accreditation.
• Experience working with accreditation NRTL agencies (like UL, INTERTEK, TUV) with electrical focus or, leading a company regulatory compliance program for power electronics.
• Experience with power utility and/or with high power equipment at 480Vac 15KVA.
• Knowledge of UPS, Power Conversion Equipment, and electrical distribution equipment safety and legal requirements.

We Will Not Consider Candidates Who

• 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.

Keys To Role Success

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Working in a cross functional team within US and in EMEA and APAC.
• Experience high power testing of electrical systems.
• Ability to understand the needs of the business and ability to make wise decisions to maintain customer satisfaction and Eaton quality and profitability.
• Ability to ensure ethical and quality standards and for regulatory compliance for products being manufactured in Eaton factories.
• Performs work with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail.
• Communication – discuss technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders, strong verbal and written documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate process management and figure out processes necessary to get things done.
• Experience working with contractors and suppliers for test facilities, including commissioning and implementation of equipment.
• Ability to evaluate safety and risks associated with electrical products and electrical hazards.

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. For more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.