Engineering Lab Manager

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking an Engineering Lab Manager to join our team. This position is based full-time on site at our Raleigh, NC facility and will require travel to multiple sites within the greater Raleigh area (~5 mile radius).The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a 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.

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, batteries, and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management 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.

Why Eaton?

Be a key member of a world-class organization that creates market leading UPS, distribution and energy transition products.

Work in a modern hybrid collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental  a part of the team responsible for ensuring our critical infrastructure such as data centers, businesses, and electric vehicle charging stations remain functional in the face of whatever power quality issues they face! Our growing team is expanding our product portfolio with next-generation technologies, and we need engineers with a passion to ensure that they make what matters to our customers work without question!

Position Overview:

The CPS engineering team is adding 10,000 sq ft of high-power test bay space to support growth in the data center power market over the next two years. The Engineering Lab Manager will lead the design and build out of the test bay space interacting with the CPS engineering team, Eaton project managers, and third-party architects and structural engineers. After commissioning is complete, this person will manage engineering operations for the test facilities in the Raleigh area to support product development and operational goals.

What you’ll do:

Communicate closely with CPS engineering team to understand all critical requirements of test facilities.

Ensure that the technical requirements are clearly translated into building size, clearance, access, HVAC, power requirements, floor space and other lab specifications.

Review design and drawings for compliance with usage requirements.

Harmonize engineering, operations and service team safety protocols and procedures.

Champion electrical lab safety program and processes.

Communicate company policies and guidelines and ensure they are consistently practiced and deployed in the labs.

Plan and oversee procurement and installation of lab equipment. Setup and commission lab.

Lab equipment storage, tracking and allocation.

Initiate, develop and manage large capital projects including test and manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups.

Manage and develop employees within areas of responsibility to work as a team to accomplish goals as set forth by the company or location.

Manage activities in the test labs including:o Maintain test lab equipment, equipment calibration, documentation, and procedures.o Submit purchase requests for lab equipment and supplies.o Receive test lab requests and schedule testing.o Ensure compliance to test lab procedures and MESH requirements of all personnel in the test lab.o Lead annual UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP) audit and close any Non-Conformities to Requirements (NCRs) received.

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