Electrical Test Technician - 3rd Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Electrical Test Technician - 3rd Shift at our Oakley Ct site in Richmond, VA.

The pay rate for this position is $27.50 + $2.00 shift differential per hour.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

## What you’ll do:

Position Overview:

This position will be responsible for testing and/or modifying electrical equipment post-production, prior to shipment to customers. It will also be responsible for inspecting product functions and monitoring test procedures.

In this function you will:

• 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, set-up programs and perform functional tests on circuit boards
• Organize work by receiving work requests; studying wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
• Testing systems and electrical components; determining cause of problems and requirements to solve problems
• Use test equipment including digital meter, current meter, out of phase transformer, variance transformer resistive load bank, hi-pot tester, current clamp, computer, and infrared camera
• Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations and codes

## Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required from an accredited educational institution
• 1-3 years of experience in electrical test or related electronic technologies field, preferably in a manufacturing environment

No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Richmond, VA facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. 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 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology
• Prior training with electrical equipment and testing procedures

• Reading and interpreting 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

## Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Individual may be required to sit, stand and walk regularly
• Individual must be able to lift up to 50 pounds throughout work shift .
• Individual may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push and/or pull.

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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.

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