Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Test Engineering Technician to join our team in South Milwaukee, WI!

The hourly range for this position is $27.50 - $32.00 per hour. Relocation assistance will be provided to those living more than 50 miles away from the work location.

The core hours are 7 am - 3 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

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:

The Test Engineering Technician is responsible for collaborating with cross functional teams to support business and financial goals by developing and maintaining manufacturing automation and test systems. 

 

In this function, you will:
 

Lead troubleshooting activities on malfunctioning production machinery, equipment, and software. Must be capable of effectively solving problems in the manufacturing environment while abiding by all applicable safety regulations and policies. Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory and obsolescence planning for replacements.Support the commissioning of new manufacturing machinery and software including installation, debugging, validation testing and communication of changes.Support cross functional root cause and failure analysis teams. Applying critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork skills to resolve issues and prevent them from reoccurring.Assist Test Engineers with reviews of test equipment specifications and compliance. Testing types includes but not limited to AC/DC dielectrics withstand test, TCC timing test, partial discharge test, and system/sub-system level functional test. Develop, document, and implement test processes and methods. Support electrical safety process improvement activities, such as performing risk assessments and maintaining documentation. Support production operations through creation of standard work and Continuous Improvement activities. Support maintenance of equipment and cable management.Complete other duties as assigned.Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications: 

High school graduate or GED is required from an accredited institutionMinimum of three (3) years of experience testing, troubleshooting and/or maintaining electrical testing equipment.Experience interpreting schematic drawings.Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls, Automation, or similar related field of study OR equivalent (2 year) Military ExperienceWorking knowledge of NFPA 70, 70B, 70EWorking knowledge with National Instruments LabView and PC based I/O systems and programming languages such as: VB6, VB.Net, C#, SQL, Ladder Logic (various suppliers)

 

Skills:

Computer proficiency using Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel and PC based test equipmentMust have strong interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with other functional areas. Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.Ability to assist in process creation and standardization.

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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.

 

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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. Click here 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.