Test Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Richmond, VA

22h • $71,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions division is seeking a Test Engineer at its Richmond, Virginia facility. The role supports the development, application, revision, and compliance of test standards that flow down customer, regulatory, production, and engineering key-characteristic requirements.

The Test Engineer contributes to test and quality standards, product specifications, work instructions, Quality Alerts, and procedures. The role supports product troubleshooting and failure analysis, customer factory witness tests, test equipment and electrical systems, testing protocols, and the collection and analysis of test data. It also supports quality management system activities, audits, root cause and corrective action work, and continuous improvement initiatives. The expected annual salary range is $71,000–$105,000; the posting notes that compensation depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering concentration from an accredited institution, or four years of experience in testing, engineering design, or electronics.
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing or engineering function, or completion of an engineering internship.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to get results and drive change through others.
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use computer systems, including Microsoft Office and assigned technical software.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple projects.
• Ability to present results and recommendations effectively to a leadership team.
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings, including electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, power flow diagrams, mechanical blueprints, and other electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly and occasionally lift 0–15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization focused on electrical or electronics products.
• Technical writing experience focused on electrical engineering.
• Technical project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to, author, update, train, and ensure adherence to test and quality standards, product specifications, work instructions, Quality Alerts, and procedures.
• Assist the test team with product troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Assist in preparing for and executing customer factory witness test events.
• Provide input on designing, selecting, supporting, servicing, and troubleshooting test equipment and electrical systems, testing protocols, test data collection, and practices to improve quality, safety, and throughput.
• Implement and maintain data analysis and collection methods; document, monitor, and timely report test-related defects and data.
• Analyze, interpret, and present test data effectively.
• Provide input to Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and ensure test work instructions and processes are updated based on FMEA and Control Plan updates.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities, including A3, 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone methods.
• Support the quality management system and test-process improvement activities, including Eaton QMS implementation and regular ISO 9001 internal and external audits.
• Support the testing function in achieving customer expectations, financial performance, and operational performance indicators for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Support continuous improvement, cost-out, kaizen, business process improvement, rapid improvement event structured problem solving, and other efforts to build a lean culture and improve operational performance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work options at participating Eaton sites.
• Healthcare and retirement savings programs.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development.
• Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Donation matching in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
• Health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level