Lab Technician III - R&D Testing Facility

Eaton Corporation•Syracuse, NY

7d•$69,000 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician III plays a critical role in supporting product development, quality assurance, and testing operations across the Engineering organization. This technician is responsible for independently executing complex electrical and lighting tests, maintaining equipment readiness, managing additive manufacturing resources, and collaborating closely with engineers to ensure accurate, reliable, and well documented test results. Testing & Technical Expertise Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in conducting a wide range of electrical and lighting tests across multiple applications. Selects appropriate equipment, analyzers, and instrumentation required to capture accurate data for diverse test requests. Develops custom test programs for both quality assurance and new product introduction (NPI) testing fixtures. Configures, deploys, and maintains multiple testing programs across various machines tailored to project-specific requirements. Ensures consistency and repeatability in testing by identifying deviations, addressing common errors, and implementing corrective actions. Collaboration & Communication Collaborates closely with engineers to ensure testing procedures are executed accurately and aligned with project requirements. Provides feedback on test failures, offering recommendations for product improvements and proposing alternative test methods where needed. Works with quality and engineering teams to address customer concerns and resolve issues with nonconforming components Gides stakeholders through testing processes to ensure clarity in methods, expectations, and results. Independence & Initiative Requires minimal guidance, seeking support only for large-scale or highly complex projects involving unfamiliar standards or unique requirements. Independently manages testing requests, prioritizing and completing tasks efficiently without direct supervision. Demonstrates flexibility and commitment by working irregular hours when necessary to maintain continuous testing operations. Continued Technical & Industry Experience Demonstrated, extensive experience in product testing, engineering support, or laboratory operations — preferably in lighting, electrical systems, or related electromechanical fields. Proven ability to work with industry standard test methods, measurement practices, and lab safety procedures. Hands-On Technical Skills Proficiency using laboratory test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, integrating spheres, and data acquisition systems. Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and validate test fixtures and instrumentation with minimal guidance. Comfortable interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and test standards. Software & Data Skills Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel formulas/charts, SharePoint file structures, Teams communication/collaboration). Experience with data logging, test automation interfaces, or report generation tools is highly desirable. Problem Solving & Work Ethic Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate test issues, equipment malfunctions, or data anomalies. Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain reliability in a fast-paced engineering environment. Demonstrated ability to adhere to quality systems, maintain accurate documentation, and follow structured test procedures. Communication & Collaboration Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results, drafting reports, and sharing findings with engineers or cross functional partners. Effective collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams to support development, validation, and problem resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum four (4) years of experience within a testing laboratory or manufacturing environment
Proficiency using laboratory test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, integrating spheres, and data acquisition systems
Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and validate test fixtures and instrumentation with minimal guidance
Comfortable interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and test standards
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel formulas/charts, SharePoint file structures, Teams communication/collaboration)
Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate test issues, equipment malfunctions, or data anomalies
Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain reliability in a fast-paced engineering environment
Demonstrated ability to adhere to quality systems, maintain accurate documentation, and follow structured test procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results, drafting reports, and sharing findings with engineers or cross functional partners
Effective collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams to support development, validation, and problem resolution

Nice To Haves

Experience with data logging, test automation interfaces, or report generation tools is highly desirable
Hands-on experience with 3D printers or additive manufacturing equipment, including operation, maintenance, material selection, and basic CAD model preparation

Responsibilities

Independently executing complex electrical and lighting tests
Maintaining equipment readiness
Managing additive manufacturing resources
Collaborating closely with engineers to ensure accurate, reliable, and well documented test results
Conducting a wide range of electrical and lighting tests across multiple applications
Selecting appropriate equipment, analyzers, and instrumentation required to capture accurate data for diverse test requests
Developing custom test programs for both quality assurance and new product introduction (NPI) testing fixtures
Configuring, deploying, and maintaining multiple testing programs across various machines tailored to project-specific requirements
Ensuring consistency and repeatability in testing by identifying deviations, addressing common errors, and implementing corrective actions
Collaborating closely with engineers to ensure testing procedures are executed accurately and aligned with project requirements
Providing feedback on test failures, offering recommendations for product improvements and proposing alternative test methods where needed
Working with quality and engineering teams to address customer concerns and resolve issues with nonconforming components
Guiding stakeholders through testing processes to ensure clarity in methods, expectations, and results
Independently managing testing requests, prioritizing and completing tasks efficiently without direct supervision
Demonstrating flexibility and commitment by working irregular hours when necessary to maintain continuous testing operations
Interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and test standards
Documenting test results, drafting reports, and sharing findings with engineers or cross functional partners
Supporting development, validation, and problem resolution through collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams