Battery Systems Validation Engineering Technician

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

3d•$56,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Battery Systems Validation Engineer. The Lead Validation Engineering Technician is an exciting role providing technical support for engineering teams in the development of new Eaton power system products and accessories. This role will support 3-phase UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supplies) products typically utilized in commercial data centers and institutions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum three (3) years of experience with electrical power systems, batteries, UPS systems, industrial controls, or a related engineering/technical role.
Working knowledge of UPS battery fundamentals, including lead-acid and lithium-ion technologies, battery strings and cabinets, charging/discharging, basic BMS operation, and high-energy DC hazards.
Willing and able to work on or near energized electrical hazards using required arc-flash PPE, electrical gloves, insulated tools, barricades, and authorized safe-work procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience with low voltage electrical systems.
Understanding of electronic circuit theory and troubleshooting.
Experience with component parametric evaluation.
Use of electronic test instrumentation.
Experience with setup and test for product certifications.
Electromechanical prototype fabrication experience.
PCBA rework, modification and soldering techniques.
Knowledge of basic electricity.
Collaborative orientation.
Previous experience/knowledge with UPS and/or power electronic products.
Previous Coursework in power electronics .
Lab experience around high voltage where safety awareness is critical.
Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations.

Responsibilities

Assemble, inspect, configure, and commission UPS battery cabinets, modules, busbars, fuses, breakers, communication harnesses, and monitoring components
Execute charge/discharge, runtime, functional, thermal, communications, balancing, and commissioning tests
Configure Battery Management Systems (BMS) and troubleshoot Modbus, CANBus, Ethernet, and RS-485 communications
Use electrical test equipment and data-acquisition systems to record results and prepare test reports
Troubleshoot battery modules, BMS components, controls, sensors, and UPS integration using schematics and wiring diagrams
Perform authorized work on energized battery systems using required PPE, insulated tools, safe-work boundaries, and hazard controls; maintain an organized and safe test lab