Lead Field Service Electronics Technician
About The Position
Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions (CPS) Division is hiring a Lead Field Service Electronics Technician based in the greater Kansas City area. The position is remote from a home office, with daily travel to customer sites and occasional overnight stays. A company vehicle is provided. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates who live outside a 50-mile radius of Kansas City. The role provides on-site support for advanced UPS systems, batteries, and power distribution solutions. Work includes emergency repairs, start-up services, and preventive maintenance to help ensure equipment performance and reliability. The technician also supports customer needs outside the immediate region within the United States for at least three weeks per quarter. The role is overtime eligible, with an expected annual salary range of $69,000–$101,000. Eaton provides technical training, field mentoring, safety training, and internal customer, technical, and factory support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- At least two years of experience with power systems, battery technologies, and/or electronics, including relevant coursework and internship experience.
- Current, unrestricted driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
- Pass customer entrance requirements as needed, which may include periodic background checks and drug screenings.
- Ability to perform physical tasks as needed, including assisted lifting or carrying 50+ pounds, pushing and pulling, standing for extended periods, climbing, squatting, bending, kneeling, and driving long distances.
- Must be able to meet customer travel requirements, including travel outside the immediate region within the USA for at least three weeks per quarter.
- Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in electrical or electronics from an accredited institution, current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree engineering program at an accredited institution, or applicable military training and experience.
- Three or more years of experience working with power systems, battery technologies, and/or electronics.
- Electrical Technology Certificate or Electrical State License.
- Ability to read electrical component schematic drawings and apply troubleshooting, testing, and repair techniques.
- Strong understanding of electrical theory, battery systems, and single- and three-phase circuits.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site support for customer power systems and related equipment.
- Perform emergency repairs, start-up services, and preventive maintenance.
- Travel daily to customer sites using an Eaton-provided fleet vehicle.
- Provide support for customer needs outside the immediate region within the USA for at least three weeks per quarter.
- Read electrical component schematic drawings and apply troubleshooting, testing, and repair techniques.
Benefits
- 401(k) and Roth retirement plans
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Six weeks of paid parental leave
- Guaranteed two weekends off per month
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates who live outside a 50-mile radius of Kansas City
- Company vehicle
- Laptop, hand tools, AMEX, meters, and smartphone
- Training, tools, and personal protective equipment
- Career advancement opportunities and technical career track
- Hands-on learning and field-based mentoring
- 24-hour customer, technical, and factory support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
