
Eaton
A global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for various industries.
Electrical Pre-Tester
Perform electrical testing, wiring, documentation, and training for SWBD products.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Conduct electrical tests per safety and training requirements and procedures, including Shunt Trip, configuration, and NETA testing. Verify that any wiring revisions released to the production floor are incorporated into the product, that all documentation reflects the current revision, and that previous document versions are destroyed. Ensure component literature and necessary product documentation accompany each job. Document nonconformances, which serve as critical quality records to aid problem solving and continuous improvement. Communicate production non‑conformances to appropriate personnel promptly and verify required rework. Report design errors to front‑end personnel, obtain revisions, and confirm corrective actions. Keep suspect products clearly identified at all times to prevent unintended use. Serve as an informal trainer for production staff. • Conduct electrical tests (Shunt Trip, configuration, NETA) following safety procedures. • Verify and incorporate wiring revisions into products and update documentation. • Ensure component literature and product documentation accompany each job. • Document nonconformances to support problem solving and continuous improvement. • Communicate production non‑conformances and design errors, and verify required rework. • Identify suspect products to prevent unintended use. • Provide informal training to production personnel. • Commit to a minimum 1‑year term for project implementation. • Read and interpret manufacturing documents (wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, testing procedures).
Key Responsibilities
- ▸electrical testing
- ▸wiring revision
- ▸documentation
- ▸nonconformance reporting
- ▸suspect identification
- ▸production training
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED, an associate’s degree in Electronics or Mechatronics (or equivalent military technical training), or a BS in engineering, and be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Required experience includes at least six months of electrical testing and wiring, or alternatively one year of electrical testing combined with two years of wiring experience on switchboard or power distribution products. The position requires a minimum one‑year commitment to support full project implementation. Eligibility to bid on other roles will reset for a year unless approved by management or HR. Receiving an offer does not constitute an employment contract. Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem‑solving skills are essential. The role demands thorough knowledge of basic electricity, current flow, component functionality, assembly processes, and all assembled SWBD product designs (e.g., PRL‑C, PRL‑I, IFS). Competency in applicable UL, NEC, regional utility, and customer‑specific codes is required, as is the ability to read and interpret manufacturing documents, use multimeters, troubleshoot complex electronics, and follow established safety procedures. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lb with reasonable accommodation. • Hold a High School diploma/GED; associate’s degree in Electronics/Mechatronics or BS in engineering preferred. • Be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. • Minimum 6 months (or 1 year) experience in electrical testing and wiring of switchboard/power distribution products. • Demonstrate strong verbal/written communication, persuasive and analytical problem‑solving abilities. • Possess thorough knowledge of electricity, component functionality, SWBD product designs, and relevant UL/NEC codes. • Skilled with multimeters, troubleshooting complex electronics, and adhering to safety protocols. • Able to lift at least 35 lb with reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- ▸electrical testing
- ▸multimeter
- ▸ul/nec
- ▸associate degree
- ▸high school
- ▸problem solving
Work Environment
Onsite