Lab Technician III - R&D Testing Facility

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Lab Technician III - R&D Testing Facility. This role is onsite at our GEIS headquarters in Syracuse, NY. Relocation is not provided.

The Syracuse, NY site core competencies are iron & aluminum foundries, machining, plating, and assembly. Manufacturing about 1 million units per month, the Syracuse team places high value on talented professionals who are focused on problem solving and efficiency.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $69000 - $101000 a year. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Engineering Technician III plays a critical role in supporting product development, quality assurance, and testing operations across the Engineering organization. This technician is responsible for independently executing complex electrical and lighting tests, maintaining equipment readiness, managing additive manufacturing resources, and collaborating closely with engineers to ensure accurate, reliable, and well documented test results.

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in conducting a wide range of electrical and lighting tests across multiple applications.
• Selects appropriate equipment, analyzers, and instrumentation required to capture accurate data for diverse test requests.
• Develops custom test programs for both quality assurance and new product introduction (NPI) testing fixtures.
• Configures, deploys, and maintains multiple testing programs across various machines tailored to project-specific requirements.
• Ensures consistency and repeatability in testing by identifying deviations, addressing common errors, and implementing corrective actions.

• Collaborates closely with engineers to ensure testing procedures are executed accurately and aligned with project requirements.
• Provides feedback on test failures, offering recommendations for product improvements and proposing alternative test methods where needed.
• Works with quality and engineering teams to address customer concerns and resolve issues with nonconforming components
• Guides stakeholders through testing processes to ensure clarity in methods, expectations, and results.

• Requires minimal guidance, seeking support only for large-scale or highly complex projects involving unfamiliar standards or unique requirements.
• Independently manages testing requests, prioritizing and completing tasks efficiently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates flexibility and commitment by working irregular hours when necessary to maintain continuous testing operations.

• Demonstrated, extensive experience in product testing, engineering support, or laboratory operations — preferably in lighting, electrical systems, or related electromechanical fields.
• Proven ability to work with industry standard test methods, measurement practices, and lab safety procedures.

• Proficiency using laboratory test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, integrating spheres, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and validate test fixtures and instrumentation with minimal guidance.
• Comfortably interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and test standards.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel formulas/charts, SharePoint file structures, Teams communication/collaboration).
• Experience with data logging, test automation interfaces, or report generation tools is highly desirable.

• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate test issues, equipment malfunctions, or data anomalies.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain reliability in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to quality systems, maintain accurate documentation, and follow structured test procedures.

• Strong written and…