Electrical Test Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking an Electrical Test Technician for the second shift. The role tests and/or modifies electrical equipment after production and before shipment to customers, inspects product functionality, and monitors test procedures. It is a full-time, 40-hour work week with potential overtime. The schedule is 1:45 PM to 10:15 PM. The hourly rate is $29.80, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift premium and an additional $1.00-per-hour shift premium. Full benefits and a 401(k) plan are offered from the first day of employment. Relocation assistance is not available, and candidates must be within a 50-mile radius unless they are active-duty military service members. Eaton designs and produces critical power distribution products. The company states that it offers health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; eligibility and availability may depend on factors including location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Candidates must be within a 50-mile radius; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
May need to sit, stand, and walk regularly; lift up to 40 pounds throughout the work shift; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push, and/or pull.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology.
Prior training with electrical equipment and testing procedures.
Ability to read and understand one-line drawings, wire lists, and schematics.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Understanding of delta-wye three-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 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 the causes of problems and requirements for solving them.
Use test equipment including a digital meter, current meter, out-of-phase transformer, variac 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.