Electrical Test Technician

Eaton Corporation • Richmond, VA

20d • $28

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Electrical Test Technician. The hourly rate for this position is $27.50 per hour. 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. This position will be responsible for testing and/or modifying electrical equipment post-production, prior to shipment to customers. It will also be responsible for inspecting product functions and monitoring test procedures.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED required from an accredited educational institution
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in electrical test or related electronic technologies field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology
• Prior training with electrical equipment and testing procedures Read and understand one-line drawings, wire lists, and schematics
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Understanding of delta-wye 3 phase transformer and resistive load bank technology

Responsibilities

• Perform system tests, including IR and dielectric testing, and complete written test reports, logs and records
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in complex systems
• Troubleshoot AC/DC circuitry and printed circuit assemblies to the component level
• Assemble, set-up programs and perform functional tests on circuit boards
• Organize work by receiving work requests; studying wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications testing systems and electrical components; determining cause of problems and requirements to solve problems
• Use test equipment including digital meter, current meter, out of phase transformer, variac transformer resistive load bank, hi-pot tester, current clamp, computer, and infrared camera
• Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations and codes

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• 10 Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees