Test Engineering Manager

Eaton Corporation•Richmond, VA

3d•$113,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical division is seeking a Test Engineering Manager in Richmond, Virginia. The position leads the test function to achieve business and financial goals by developing, executing, and maintaining robust testing and assembly processes. It also contributes to the design, development, fabrication, validation, installation, support, and troubleshooting of production test equipment and programs. The manager supports safe and effective testing operations, develops employees, drives continuous improvement, and aligns cross-functional resources and projects with facility needs. The expected annual salary range is $113,000–$165,000. Salary is a guideline and may vary based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of experience in electrical or controls engineering, design, troubleshooting, and/or testing.
At least 2 years of experience in a management position or leadership role.
Ability to assist manufacturing operations and product design or engineering personnel in resolving electrical design and production build issues.
Ability to interpret, suggest, and resolve equipment or installation issues with multiple and varied electrical contractors.
Ability to interpret regulations and standards and implement electrical safe work practices such as NFPA 70E.
Ability to interpret and troubleshoot electrical control, protection, instrumentation, and metering schematics and wiring diagrams.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results, and drive change through others.
Effective oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage by influence through strong relationships and a process focus.
Ability to present results and recommendations effectively to senior-level executives.

Nice To Haves

7 years of experience in electrical or controls engineering, design, troubleshooting, and/or testing.
Experience with electrical testing procedures and protocols.
Experience with lock out/tag out (LOTO), with a focus on electrical work.
Experience supporting engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing.
Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Develop test equipment specifications that comply with electrical safe work practices, hazard identification and remediation, and OSHA requirements; identify potential safety hazards and provide input into remediation.
Provide guidelines for the design, selection, support, servicing, and troubleshooting of test equipment and electrical systems, as well as testing protocols, test data collection, and best practices.
Lead the testing function and its associated needs to support customer expectations, financial performance, and operational performance indicators, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
Coach, mentor, and guide electrical test employees in pursuit of personal, career, and professional goals using Eaton’s Leadership Model, talent selection and employee listening processes, performance development tools, and other management methods.
Use continuous improvement methods—including CIF, cost out, kaizen, business process improvement, and rapid improvement events with structured problem solving—to promote a lean culture and improve operational performance.
Align cross-functional resources, schedules, projects, and programs with facility needs across production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, engineering, and environment, health and safety.
Assist manufacturing operations and product designers or engineering personnel in resolving electrical design and production build issues.
Interpret, suggest resolutions for, and address equipment or installation issues involving varied electrical contractors.
Interpret regulations and standards and implement electrical safe work practices, such as NFPA 70E.
Interpret and troubleshoot electrical control, protection, instrumentation, and metering schematics and wiring diagrams.
Perform other duties as assigned.