Electrical Switchgear Functional Tester - 1st Shift

Electrical Switchgear Functional Tester - 1st Shift

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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 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.

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 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.

• 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.
• Complete 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.

• 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.

• Associates degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years’ experience in a similar role.
• Comfortable working with up to 480
  
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• 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.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication…