Test Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible work options

Healthcare/retirement savings programs

Tuition assistance

Resumo da oferta

Eaton Corporation's Electrical Critical Power Solutions division in Richmond, VA seeks a Test Engineer to develop, apply, and maintain test standards for customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. The role supports test data collection, failure analysis, and continuous improvement as part of a lean quality system.

The successful candidate will contribute to FMEA, root-cause analysis, and test process optimization, while coordinating with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering concentration or 4 years in testing/engineering/electronics experience.
• Minimum of one year experience in a manufacturing or engineering function or internship.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsabilidades

• Provide input to, author, update, train, and ensure adherence to test and quality standards, product specifications, and procedures.
• Assist the test team in product troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Assist in preparation and execution of customer factory witness test events.
• Design, support, and troubleshoot test equipment and electrical systems; improve test process quality and throughput.
• Analyze, interpret and present test data; support QMS and ISO 9001 audits.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organization

Data analysis

Presentation of results

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Technical software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Requisition ID74760-Posted10/26/2026

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions division is currently seeking a Test Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Richmond, VA facility. The Test Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, application, revision and compliance of test standards for flow-down of customer, regulatory, production and engineering key characteristic requirements. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Provide input to, author, update, train, and ensure adherence to test and quality standards, product specifications, work instructions, Quality Alerts and procedures.
• Assist the test team in product troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Assist in preparation and execution of customer factory witness test events.
• Provide input for designing, selecting, supporting, servicing, and troubleshooting of test equipment and electrical systems, testing protocols, test data collection and best practices to improve quality, safety and throughput of the test process.
• Implement and maintain data analysis and collection methods and assure the documenting, monitoring and timely reporting of test related defects/data.
• Analyze, interpret and effectively present test data.
• Provide input to Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and assure test work instructions and processes are updated based on output of FMEA/Control Plan updates.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities (A3, 8D, 5why, fishbone, etc.).
• Support quality management system and test process improvement activities, including Eaton QMS implementation, regular ISO 9001 internal/external audits and related activities.
• Support testing function in achieving customer expectations, financial performance, and key operational performance indicators (safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory).
• Support continuous improvement activities, cost out, kaizen, business process improvement, rapid improvement event structured problem solving, and other methods to create a lean culture and increase operational performance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering concentration from an accredited institution or 4 years in testing, engineering design, or electronics experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a manufacturing or engineering function or completion of an engineering internship.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization with a focus on electrical or electronics products.
• Experience in technical writing with focus on electrical engineering.
• Experience in technical project management.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to get results and drive change through others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to use a variety of computer systems including Microsoft office and assigned technical software.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple projects at once.
• Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to leadership team.
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings including electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, power flow diagrams, mechanical blueprints and other electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds.

Why work at Eaton?

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites).
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs.
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance.
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development.
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs.
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico).

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.