Electrical Technician - 1st shift Avery Creek, NC

Eaton Corporation•Asheville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Power Distribution and Control Assemblies is currently seeking an Electrical Technician I to join their team at the Arden, NC facility. This role is crucial for the final inspection and functional testing of Eaton’s products. The Electrical Technician I will be responsible for creating test plans, performing electronic/electrical testing, and inspecting electrical components and connections in various applications such as structures, units, panels, panel-boards, component parts, controls, and assemblies to ensure correct product function. The position also involves troubleshooting and completing or documenting necessary repairs before shipping. Success in this role requires the ability to follow diagrams, schematics, and work instructions in line with engineered specifications, including test and working procedures.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma /GED from an accredited institution.
Minimum 2 years’ work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.
Previous experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.
Able to read and interpret electrical schematics.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering / Electromechanical / Mechatronics or related field
1 year of reading and interpreting schematics
Previous experience working with open and energized electrical equipment in a testing environment

Responsibilities

Follow verbal and written instructions, drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing; inspect assemblies, panels, and components for quality and functionality.
Troubleshoot test failures, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and supervision.
Verify customer orders for completeness and support customer inspectors during testing and inspection activities.
Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, testing procedures, and ensure required changes and repairs are completed.
Maintain test equipment, calibration status, records, and reports.
Comply with all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.