Switchboard Controls Technician

Eaton Corporation•El Paso, TX

26d•$59,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Switchboard Controls Technician will execute projects in the areas of system design, programming, factory testing, and modification of automated control systems and power management systems in Switchboard applications. The Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide complete power systems solutions. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of PLCs, HMIs, protective relays, and power distribution controls related components. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Requirements

2-year technical degree or similar experience in military training
Minimum 1 year of controls experience in power distribution applications or 2 years of controls experience in other applications.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of El Paso, TX or Sumter, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
Knowledge of power distribution (Switchgears and Switchboards) and control systems.
Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
Computer literacy. Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks.
Knowledge of parts, part masters, bill of materials.
Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power management systems.
Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills
Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.

Responsibilities

Develop a variety of complex drawings and bills-of-material based upon established switchboard designs, which provides sufficient detail to accurately convey the purchaser’s equipment application.
Consult with plant and field sales engineers in interpreting and defining new equipment applications. Follow customers and internal specifications for project implementation.
Provide sketches, mark-ups, and directions to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
Select components and create bill of materials.
Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Automatic Transfer Controllers (ATC-900, DTSC-200A), and Human Machine Interfaces (Visual Designer and Galileo based) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main-Tie-Main, Gen-Gen, etc.).
Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
Perform factory testing & debugging of switchboard control systems, including troubleshooting wiring and safety circuits.
Support field start-ups if required.