Lead Technician, Prototyping Test

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Technician, Prototyping Test. This position is ONSITE Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at our Moon Twp PA Eaton facility.     Lead and independently execute the fabrication, assembly, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and electrical, electronic, and mechanical testing of engineering prototypes and production-intent samples for ARS. Translate engineering requirements, drawings, schematics, and agency or internal standards into safe, repeatable test setups and documented results. Partner with electrical, electronics, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and compliance engineers to accelerate prototype learning, identify failure mechanisms, implement test-fixture and sample modifications, and deliver technically sound data and recommendations that support new product development, certification, reliability, and product-line support.   The expected annual salary range for this role is $69000 - $101000 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.  What you’ll do: 
 In this role: •    Conduct and independently own assigned electrical, electronic, electromechanical, environmental, reliability, and functional test programs from setup through final report, coordinating technical details and acceptance criteria with the responsible engineer. •    Fabricate, assemble, wire, solder, modify, and rework engineering prototypes, printed circuit board assemblies, cable harnesses, enclosures, mechanisms, fixtures, and test apparatus using drawings, schematics, bills of material, and engineering direction. •    Develop and improve safe, repeatable test methods, fixtures, instrumentation layouts, and data-acquisition approaches; document operating limits, hazards, controls, and setup configurations before test execution. •    Operate and care for laboratory instruments and shop equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, dielectric equipment, data-acquisition systems, torque tools, soldering/rework equipment, drill presses, saws, mills, lathes, 3D printers, and other tools for which trained and authorized. •    Analyze test data and observations; identify abnormal behavior, likely failure modes, wiring or instrumentation errors, and equipment limitations; troubleshoot methodically and recommend next-step experiments or prototype changes. •    Prepare detailed test plans, setup diagrams, photographs, data files, deviation records, and technical reports that document equipment, calibration status, sample configuration, procedures, results, conclusions, and open issues. •    Perform teardown, inspection, dimensional checks, component replacement, root-cause support, and controlled sample modifications while preserving configuration control, traceability, and technical evidence. •    Support testing to applicable UL, CSA, IEC, NEMA, and internal Eaton requirements under engineer or laboratory authority; maintain required competency, calibration, recordkeeping, and accreditation practices. •    Coordinate prototype parts, outside fabrication, equipment service, third-party laboratory activities, and sample logistics; communicate schedule, risks, and turnaround status to requestors. •    Maintain an organized, audit-ready laboratory and prototype area through 5S, preventive maintenance, calibration coordination, inventory control, and escalation of unsafe or out-of-tolerance conditions. •    Mentor less-experienced technicians and interns in safe work practices, fixture use, test execution, documentation, fabrication methods, and troubleshooting. •    Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams during prototype builds, pilot activities, design reviews, failure reviews, and product changes to improve testability, manufacturability,