Embedded Testing Lead Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

2d•$105,000 - $154,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking an Embedded Testing Lead Engineer to lead design verification and validation (V&V), test automation, and laboratory testing for RPP, DCPD, and PDU products. The role defines test strategies, develops and executes verification plans, and oversees manual and automated testing of embedded firmware, hardware, and system-level functionality. It provides technical leadership for validation activities, automated test platforms, and laboratory infrastructure, helping ensure products meet functional, performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position also supports safe operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Eaton’s engineering laboratory environment in Raleigh. The role is hybrid and may be based in Raleigh, North Carolina, or Richmond, Virginia. Relocation is available to either location. Some travel between Raleigh and Richmond may be required, primarily around 10%. Immigration sponsorship is available for candidates within the United States. The expected annual salary range is $105,000–$154,000; actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. The Lead Test Engineer collaborates with firmware, hardware, systems, manufacturing, quality, and DevOps teams; represents testing in requirements, design, and architecture discussions; and mentors engineers in embedded testing, automation, and laboratory operations. Eaton offers health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution and at least three years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in embedded systems, firmware testing, and system-level verification.
Must currently reside within the United States.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of formal test procedures and reports.
Ability to manage tasks and processes required to execute testing activities efficiently.
Awareness of safety and risk considerations associated with electrical products and high-power testing.
Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-focused, with the ability to overcome obstacles and meet project schedules.
Flexibility to work varying hours during test execution as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in embedded systems, firmware testing, or electrical product development.
Hands-on experience in engineering or test laboratory environments.
Experience with RPP, STS, PDU, UPS, or critical power products.
Experience supporting product verification, regulatory compliance, and certification for power distribution, control, or embedded electronic products.
Familiarity with UL, IEC, IEEE, and related industry standards, including UL 891, UL 61010, UL1008S, and UL 62368.
Experience with LabVIEW/TestStand architectures and automated test equipment.
Experience with Robot Framework and CI/CD-based test automation.
Experience with network-enabled communication protocols, message queues, and databases.
Experience with control, test, and measurement equipment related to automated software engineering for verification and validation of electromechanical systems.
Experience working with Visual Studio, LabVIEW, and NI MAX.

Responsibilities

Define and own test strategies and verification approaches for RPP, STS, and PDU products.
Lead development of test plans, test specifications, verification matrices, procedures, and validation reports.
Lead manual and automated testing of embedded firmware, controls, communication interfaces, and system-level functionality.
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, Robot Framework, C#, and related technologies.
Provide technical direction for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), and Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) validation activities.
Develop and support Automated Test Equipment (ATE), test carts, and laboratory validation systems.
Oversee regression, integration, system, performance, and qualification testing.
Integrate automated test solutions into CI/CD environments to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback.
Review test results, analyze failures, perform root-cause analysis, and drive defect resolution with cross-functional teams.
Guide laboratory setup, instrumentation selection, test environment readiness, and safe operation of high-power test systems.
Support product qualification, customer acceptance testing, UL certification, and regulatory validation activities.
Act as the primary test representative in requirements reviews, design reviews, and architecture discussions.
Mentor engineers and promote best practices in embedded testing, test automation, and laboratory operations.
Collaborate with firmware, hardware, systems, manufacturing, quality, and DevOps teams to support product delivery.
Estimate testing effort, manage schedules, identify risks, and drive continuous improvements in test processes and automation coverage.
Support safe operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of engineering laboratory environments at Eaton Raleigh.