Power Distribution Test and Inspection Technician

Eaton; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in North Carolina is seeking a Power Distribution Test and Inspection Technician to serve as the final checkpoint ensuring assemblies meet specifications and customer expectations.

You will follow drawings and instructions to set up, inspect, and test equipment; perform electrical and mechanical tests; troubleshoot issues with Engineering and Quality; and maintain calibration and records while prioritizing safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (accredited).
• 2+ years in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated strengths in electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair.

Responsibilities

• Follow drawings, specs, and verbal/written instructions to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
• Run mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence tests; confirm quality and functionality of assemblies and components.
• Troubleshoot failures, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and supervision.
• Verify order completeness and interface with customer inspectors during testing/inspection.
• Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, and testing procedures; ensure all repairs/changes are completed.
• Maintain test equipment and calibration status; generate accurate records and reports.
• Adhere to all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics & Repair

Schematic Reading

Education

Associate’s in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering

Electromechanical

Mechatronics

Related

Job description

Power Distribution Test and Inspection TechnicianMake every shipment right the first timeJoin the team that signs off on product performance. You’ll be the final checkpoint ensuring structures, units, panels, panel-boards, controls, and assemblies meet engineered specifications and customer expectations.Key responsibilitiesFollow drawings, specs, and verbal/written instructions to set up, inspect, and test equipment.Run mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence tests; confirm quality and functionality of assemblies and components.Troubleshoot failures, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and supervision.Verify order completeness and interface with customer inspectors during testing/inspection.Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, and testing procedures; ensure all repairs/changes are completed.Maintain test equipment and calibration status; generate accurate records and reports.Adhere to all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.Other duties as assigned.Minimum qualificationsHigh school diploma or GED (accredited).2+ years in power distribution or electrical distribution.Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics.Location/eligibilityNo relocation offered.Only candidates within 50 miles of the worksite will be considered.Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the 50-mile limitation.PreferredAssociate’s in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering, Electromechanical, Mechatronics, or related.1 year of experience focused on schematic interpretation.Background working with open and energized electrical equipment in a test setting.Demonstrated strengthsElectrical Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical Systems Diagnostics & RepairElectrical / Electronic SystemsElectrical Schematic ReadingWork styleDetail-focused, organized, and committed to safe work practices.Collaborative across Engineering, Quality, and production teams.Important legal statement• 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.