Electrical Validation Technician (Power Systems)

Shape reliable power systems as our Electrical Validation Technician

Join a team that tests, troubleshoots, and proves the performance of complex electrical assemblies. From day one, you’ll have access to health benefits and vacation time and the support of a company that invests in your growth.

Benefits that start immediately

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• 10 Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

A day in the role

Begin your shift reviewing wiring diagrams, one-lines, wire lists, and specifications. You’ll organize priorities from work requests, set up circuit boards and programs, and run system-level tests such as insulation resistance (IR) and dielectric evaluations. As issues surface, you’ll diagnose electrical faults down to the component on AC/DC circuits and printed circuit boards, then document findings and results in thorough logs and reports. Throughout, you’ll uphold a safe work area by following standards, procedures, and applicable codes.

Tools and methods you’ll use

• Digital meter, current meter, current clamp
• Out of phase transformer, variac transformer, resistive load bank
• Hi-pot tester and infrared camera
• Computer-based test interfaces and documentation systems

What you’ll accomplish

• Perform system tests, including IR and dielectric testing, and complete written test reports, logs, and records
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in complex systems
• Troubleshoot AC/DC circuitry and printed circuit assemblies to the component level
• Assemble, program, and functionally test circuit boards

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• At least one (1) year of experience in electrical test or a closely related electronic technologies field, ideally in manufacturing
• No relocation benefit is being offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the work location (Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation).

Work authorization

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 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred background

• Associate’s degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology
• Prior training with electrical equipment and testing procedures; ability to read and interpret one-line drawings, wire lists, and schematics
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Understanding of delta-wye 3 phase transformer and resistive load bank technology

Physical and workplace requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk throughout the shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds during the work shift
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push, and/or pull

Proficiencies we value

• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Single and Three Phase Power
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Hi-Pot (High Potential) / High Voltage Testing
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment