Test Engineering Manager

Eaton; Franksville (WI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is hiring a Test Engineering Manager in the United States. The role focuses on leading testing for medium/high voltage electrical products, shaping testing strategies, and guiding product design decisions within a world-class laboratory.

Relocation is offered for the right candidate. The position requires leadership of engineers and technicians, with a strong emphasis on reliability, safety, and performance of high-power distribution solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium or high voltage electrical products.

Responsibilities

• Define testing strategies and lead a state‑of‑the‑art electrical laboratory.
• Influence product design decisions and guide technical direction.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians to deliver testing and validation results.
• Mentor talent and drive continuous improvement in testing processes.

Skills

Electrical testing

Leadership

Test strategy

Laboratory operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering license

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking aTest Engineering Manager. Relocation offered.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000- $165000a 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:

Shape the future of power distribution technology. Lead groundbreaking testing. Influence product innovation.

If you're passionate about electrical engineering, high-power testing, and solving complex technical challenges, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact on products used around the world. As a leader within Eaton's Thomas A. Edison Technical Center Power Test Lab, you'll work at the intersection of engineering innovation, product development, and advanced laboratory operations.

In this role, you won't simply execute tests. You'll help define testing strategies, influence product design decisions, guide technical direction for a state-of-the-art electrical laboratory, and lead a team of engineers and technicians. Your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability, safety, and performance of cutting-edge medium-voltage power distribution solutions.

• Work with advanced electrical technologies involving medium-voltage, high-power, high-voltage, and thermal testing.


• Influence product design early in development, partnering directly with engineering teams to improve performance and design robustness.


• Lead innovation in a world-class laboratory environment, recommending and implementing next-generation testing capabilities and equipment.


• Enjoy hands‑on engineering challenges while maintaining strategic influence on laboratory operations and testing direction.


• Develop and mentor talent, helping engineers and technicians grow their skills and technical expertise.


• Drive continuous improvement, shaping the future of Eaton's testing processes, safety culture, and laboratory capabilities.


• See the impact of your work firsthand, knowing your testing and technical guidance help bring industry‑leading products to market.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.


• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium or high voltage electrical products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering license


• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering


• Minimum 7 years’ experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium or high voltage electrical products


• Previous experience leading technical staff is strongly preferred


• Experience in developing electrical test systems (AC/DC, impulse, power/short-circuit, thermal, etc.)


• Six-sigma trained to support measurement uncertainty evaluation


• Experience with lab automation software and electrical system modeling

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneNote, and Visio


• Knowledge in the application of medium voltage electrical distribution equipment


• Familiarity and practice with industry testing standards of IEEE C37 and C57 Series or Equivalent IEC


• Knowledge of power test equipment and measurement instrumentation

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