Senior Technician

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Senior Technician at our facility in Peachtree City, GA. In this role, you will independently perform electronic, electrical, and mechanical testing on production samples and engineering prototypes as per test procedures.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $63749.97 - $93499.96 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:

• Conduct the tests as per the requests and report out results to the requestor. Ability to analyze each assigned test with the project engineer to reach an understanding of the test program to be followed, organize and take responsibility for its execution, and record and report the results.

• Establishes a working knowledge of standard test procedures. Fully understands the capabilities, use, and care of available equipment.

• Objectively evaluate test results, capture observations during the testing and clearly communicate conclusions to the project engineer either verbally or in writing.

• Proactively provides recommendations, based on test results and observations, to improve product function or integrity throughout the development stage.

• Assists in the creation of tests and test fixtures or equipment modifications. Designs and constructs test fixtures as required to perform necessary tests.

• Develops automated test programs and systems, when appropriate, to streamline and standardize re-occurring tests. Furnishes documentation so that test system can be maintained and used by others.

• Guides and shares knowledge with other technicians as necessary to improve technician pool's core knowledge and capabilities.

• Maintains equipment by coordinating or driving repairs or calibration.

• Demonstrate knowledge of test procedures as required for UL or agency accreditations to maintain lab competencies. Learn and train other team mates on test procedures.

Responsibilities related to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS):

• Execute 100% of monthly safety inspection, in coordination with the M.E.S.H. Management of Environment, Safety, Security, and Health Policies.

• Complete all EHS Environment, Health, and Safety training assigned.

• Leads M.E.S.H Elements for assigned area or category.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.

• Associates Degree from an accredited institution is required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of related technical experience.

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Peachtree City, GA will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detailed skill in use of computer for test documentation and analysis.

• Able to use programming skills to develop automated instrument control and data acquisition programs.

Position Criteria:

• Electronic, mechanical, electro- mechanical, and software aptitude is required.

• Critical thinking

• Ability to safely use basic, advanced, and specialized machinist tools.

• Working knowledge of shop equipment maintenance procedures

• Working knowledge of equipment testing procedures

• Interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members to problem solve.

• Knowledge of word-processing software

• Aptitude in the use of hand tools for mechanical assembly and electrical wiring of test apparatus and devices to be tested.

• Unaccompanied travel to outside labs, customer sites, or external manufacturing sites, including offshore sites, may occasionally be required.

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