Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Electrical Switchgear Functional Tester - 1st Shift to join our team.
The hourly rate for this position is $27.00 - $36.00 per hour.
The core hours are 7:00am - 4:00pm.
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:
Position Overview:
The primary function of an Electrical Tester is to perform electrical/mechanical test, troubleshoot and inspect Eaton power products such as Low Voltage Assemblies, Medium Voltage Assemblies, Medium Voltage Switches, Metal Enclosed Front-Access Switchgear and/or Motor Control Centers in order to verify product functionality prior to shipment to the end user. The Electrical tester will perform these tasks according to the Eaton electrical test safety standards, customer specifications and factory acceptance procedures.
In this function you will:
Prepare product for test and inspection in accordance with Eaton electrical test safety standards, customer specifications and quality requirements.
Perform mechanical inspection, insulation tests, electrical sequence tests according to the customer specification and assembly drawings/schematics.
Troubleshoot various problems that occur during test to determine root causes and report findings to the area manager, engineering, quality, production, supply chain, etc.
Enter Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for all quality issues found during test.
Partner with other test technicians, engineering and production concerning test procedures, customer specifications and problems found during test.
Compose final test reports. Send out daily test findings to production areas.
Ensure changes and/or corrections, completed by engineering and production are made as required and reflected on assembly drawings/schematics.
Partner with other test technicians and engineering/sales in assisting with customer witness tests and inspection.
Conduct preventative maintenance on assigned test equipment and PPE.
Complete equipment pre-flight inspections.
Completed and maintain Eaton specific training requirements and certifications.
Participate in production Tier 2 meetings, alignment meetings and quality meetings.
Provide estimated testing times and test need dates to scheduler and production teams.
Continuously improve work environment processes through use of Lean tools and participating in Lean events, GEMBA, MESH, 5S+ and PPC employee training.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required
Minimum 2 years' work experience in electronics and/or electrical field, or equivalent
Able to read and interpret complex electrical schematics
Previous experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits
Experience working in a team-based environment
Testing experience including extensive internal & external customer interface
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.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Four (4) years' experience in a similar role
Comfortable working with up to 480VAC
Participated in and demonstration of understanding of other programs, such as MESH, 5S+, Eaton Safety Process (ESP), Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS), Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS), etc.
Position Criteria:
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Understanding of Low Voltage Assemblies, Medium Voltage Assemblies, Metal Enclosed Front-Access Switchgear, Motor Control Centers and/or Medium Voltage Switches.
Must be able to work in a team-based environment
Must possess the ability to prioritize and organize
Benefits:
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)
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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 (https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) 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.
