Test Engineering Manager
About The Position
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead work in the Thomas A. Edison Technical Center Power Test Lab. The role combines electrical engineering, high-power testing, product development, and advanced laboratory operations. The manager will help define testing strategies, influence product design decisions, guide technical direction and laboratory operations, and lead engineers and technicians. The work supports the reliability, safety, and performance of medium-voltage power distribution solutions. The position involves medium-voltage, high-power, high-voltage, and thermal testing, along with recommending and implementing testing capabilities and equipment. It includes hands-on engineering challenges as well as strategic responsibility for testing direction, staff development, continuous improvement, safety culture, and laboratory capabilities. Relocation is offered. The expected annual salary range is $113,000–$165,000; the posting notes that actual salary depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- At least 4 years of experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium- or high-voltage electrical products.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneNote, and Visio.
- Knowledge of the application of medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment.
- Familiarity with and practice applying IEEE C37 and C57 Series testing standards or equivalent IEC standards.
- Knowledge of power test equipment and measurement instrumentation.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering license.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- At least 7 years of experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium- or high-voltage electrical products.
- Previous experience leading technical staff.
- Experience developing electrical test systems, including AC/DC, impulse, power/short-circuit, and thermal systems.
- Six Sigma training to support measurement uncertainty evaluation.
- Experience with lab automation software and electrical system modeling.
Responsibilities
- Define testing strategies and influence product design decisions, partnering with engineering teams to improve product performance and design robustness.
- Guide technical direction and laboratory operations at the Thomas A. Edison Technical Center Power Test Lab.
- Lead a team of engineers and technicians.
- Recommend and implement next-generation testing capabilities and equipment.
- Develop and mentor engineers and technicians.
- Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, safety culture, and laboratory capabilities.
- Provide testing and technical guidance that supports the reliability, safety, and performance of medium-voltage power distribution products.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
