Testing Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina

INTRODUCTION

Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Senior Testing Engineer.

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power & Digital Infrastructure Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, battery energy storage systems, electric chargers and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements.

This individual will be responsible for supporting design testing, lab setup, and design validation for a wide range of energy storage power conversion and UPS products. This individual will also be responsible for executing and creating test plans for the commissioning and engineering testing of energy transition products in the engineering lab along with contributing to the overall safety and functioning of engineering labs at Eaton Raleigh.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a member of an NPD project team, take ownership of validation and compliance testing for projects.
• Participate in global design reviews and work with compliance team to create test procedures.
• Prepares test facilities and required instrumentation to execute test plans.
• Lead technician resources to execute test plans.
• Analyzes test data for determination of validity and product compliance to specifications.
• Prepares test data materials for submittal to safety agencies.
• Formally documents product design issues & specification non-conformances along with subsequent corrective action taken; provides feedback to project teams on test activities, open issues, and project schedule.
• Lead test technicians, providing guidance and support to overcome progress barriers.
• Understand and implement safety procedures and requirements in High Power test cell, as instituted by Eaton EHS and local representatives.
• Performs tests on the power converters (Greater than 250kW) and system level controllers.
• Implements, tests, and troubleshoots high level controls and system interactions.
• Supports and performs minimum viable product testing and demonstrations in the lab or at customer sites.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams within US and in EMEA and APAC.

BASIC (REQUIRED) QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of two (2) years industry work experience in electrical product development.
• Proven experience with high power electrical equipment testing.
• Proven experience of safety requirements in high power electrical lab test environment.
• Hands-on working experience of typical power electronics measuring systems and applications such as oscilloscopes, power meters, surge testers, environmental chambers and data acquisition equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with ISO17025 accreditation.
• Experience working with accreditation NRTL agencies (like UL, INTERTEK, TUV) with electrical focus or, leading a company regulatory compliance program for power electronics.
• Experience with power utility and/or with high power equipment at 480Vac 15KVA.
• Knowledge of UPS, Power Conversion Equipment, and electrical distribution equipment safety and legal requirements.

POSITION SUCCESS CRITERIA:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Working in a cross functional team within US and in EMEA and APAC.
• Experience high power testing of electrical systems.
• Ability to understand the needs of the business and ability to make wise decisions to maintain customer satisfaction and Eaton quality and profitability.
• Ability to ensure ethical and quality standards and for regulatory compliance for products being manufactured in Eaton factories.
• Performs work with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail.
• Communication - discuss technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders, strong verbal and written documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate process management and figure out processes necessary to get things done.
• Experience working with contractors and suppliers for test facilities, including commissioning and implementation of equipment.
• Ability to evaluate safety and risks associated with electrical products and electrical hazards.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.