Eaton’s Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Test Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our South Milwaukee, WI facility.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 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.
The Test Engineer is responsible for the test equipment used on Underground Padmounted Switchgear and legacy reclosers, ensuring the safe operation of all electrical testing activities for operators and technicians. Key responsibilities include overseeing the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical test equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable international standards to maintain product quality, and developing automation and continuous improvement projects to increase testing efficiency while reducing failures. The position also provides occasional technical support for off-shift operations and weekend activities as needed.
What you’ll do:
• Lead and coordinate poka-yoke (error-proofing) initiatives to improve product quality and process reliability.
• Champion safety, 5S, and MESH standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the assigned area.
• Support and promote Eaton’s mission, vision, ethics, values, and quality policies through daily actions and decision-making.
• Maintain current and validated backups for all assigned equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, and machine control computers.
• Ensure all test equipment is calibrated and maintained in accordance with Quality requirements and established calibration intervals.
• Provide technical support to EHS, Quality, Production, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams, while prioritizing the reliability and performance of test equipment.
• Develop, plan, and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for all test equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Maintain and regularly review critical spare parts inventories to support equipment reliability and reduce production disruptions.
• Ensure equipment control systems and databases are maintained and updated to the latest approved revision levels.
• Actively participate in cost reduction, continuous improvement, and productivity enhancement initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement improvements to electrical test fixtures to enhance testing performance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, review, and update FMEAs, ensuring potential risks are identified and mitigated effectively.
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics or related field from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance activities.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of South Milwaukee, WI will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley and Siemens), industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and Profibus), and network/database administration (SQL Server).
- Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic systems, including Cognex vision systems and high-voltage testing and measurement equipment.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools, statistical analysis, and software development using .NET, LabVIEW, and C programming languages.
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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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related field from an accredited institution
- At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance activities
- Currently reside within 50 miles of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, unless an active-duty military service member
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future corporate sponsorship
- Advanced knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens
- Knowledge of industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and Profibus
- Knowledge of SQL Server and network/database administration
- Understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic systems
- Experience with Cognex vision systems and high-voltage testing and measurement equipment
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and statistical analysis
- Software development experience using .NET, LabVIEW, and C
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