Electrical Test Technician - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring an Electrical Test Technician for its Oakley Ct site in Richmond, Virginia. The role tests and modifies electrical equipment after production and before shipment, inspects product functions, and monitors test procedures. The stated pay rate is $27.50 per hour plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. This is a third-shift position. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates generally must reside within 50 miles of the Richmond facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from that geographic limitation. Eaton will not provide employment-related immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
1–3 years of experience in electrical testing or a related electronic technologies field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the work shift.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push, and/or pull.
Candidates generally must reside within a 50-mile radius of the Richmond, Virginia facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology.
Prior training with electrical equipment and testing procedures.
Ability to read and interpret one-line drawings, wire lists, and schematics.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Understanding of delta-wye three-phase transformers 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 and set up programs for circuit boards, then perform functional tests.
Organize work by receiving work requests and studying wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
Test systems and electrical components, determine causes of problems, and identify requirements for resolving them.
Use test equipment, including a digital meter, current meter, out-of-phase transformer, variance transformer, resistive load bank, hi-pot tester, current clamp, computer, and infrared camera.
Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations and codes.