Lead Test Engineer

What you’ll do:

•    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.
•    Train and mentor test technicians, providing guidance and support to overcome progress barriers.
•    Understand “uncertainty of measurements”, “design of experiments”, and how to maximize accuracy of test equipment.
•    Defines 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.

Why Eaton?
•    Be a key member of a world-class organization that creates market leading 3-phase products.
•    Opportunities for career advancement through a defined technical track as well as broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions. Raleigh is an Engineering Hub with roles in: Service, Manufacturing/Assembly, New product Development, and Product Management.
•    Work in a modern hybrid collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance. We provide flexibility to choose when you work from home and in the office. Learn more: Welcome to The Hub @ Raleigh (eaton.com)
•    Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.
•    Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates living outside a 50 mile radius of the location listed in the job description.

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications:
•    Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. 
•    Minimum of 5 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.
•    Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
•    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 Qualifications:
•    Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. 
•    Minimum 10 years of professional experience preferred.
•    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.

Skills:

•    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.