Electrical Technician

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Electrical Technician - 2nd Shift Arden, NC.

The hourly rate for this position is $26.50 per hour.

The shift hours are 3:30pm - 2am.

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:

Eaton’s Power Distribution and Control Assemblies is currently seeking a Electrical Technician I to join our team. This position is based at our Arden, NC facility.

The Electrical Technician I position is a key role in the final inspection and functional testing of Eaton’s products. As a Electrical Technician I you will create a test plan, electronically / electrically test, and inspect electrical components and connections in various applications; (structures, units, panels, panel-boards, component parts, controls, and assemblies) in order to verify correct product function. At times you will need to perform troubleshooting and complete or document needed repairs prior to shipping. The ability to follow diagrams, schematics, and various work instructions in line with engineered specifications, including test and working procedures will allow you to be productive in this role.

**In this role, you will: **

• Follow verbal and written instructions, drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.

• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing; inspect assemblies, panels, and components for quality and functionality.

• Troubleshoot test failures, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and supervision.

• Verify customer orders for completeness and support customer inspectors during testing and inspection activities.

• Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, testing procedures, and ensure required changes and repairs are completed.

• Maintain test equipment, calibration status, records, and reports.

• Comply with all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

**Required (Basic) Qualifications: **

• Requires a high school diploma /GED from an accredited institution.

• Minimum 2 years’ work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.

• Previous experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.

• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics.

• 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.

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

**Preferred Qualifications: **

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering / Electromechanical / Mechatronics or related field

• 1 year of reading and interpreting schematics

• Previous experience working with open and energized electrical equipment in a testing environment

You should be proficient in:

• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)