Co-Op Lab Electronic Technician
Aug 11, 2026 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
About us
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Engineering
What you'll do:
Job summary
Are you passionate about electronics, IoT, and emerging technologies? Do you enjoy building, troubleshooting, and bringing ideas to life?
At Eaton, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced innovation environment focused on next-generation energy and connected-device technologies. As a Co-op Lab Electronic Technician, you will support the development, assembly, testing, and validation of electronic prototypes and IoT solutions while gaining hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects.
This role is ideal for students pursuing studies in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields who are looking to strengthen their technical skills and contribute to innovative product development.
As a Co-op Lab Electronic Technician, you will provide technical support to the IoT Development Lab and assist engineering teams in prototyping, testing, and maintaining electronic systems. You will work closely with engineers and developers to build, troubleshoot, and validate hardware used in research and product development activities.
Job responsibilities
IoT Development Lab Support
• Assist with setup, operation, and maintenance of IoT development and testing equipment.
• Support the installation and configuration of sensors, controllers, communication modules, and development platforms.
• Organize and maintain laboratory equipment, tools, and inventory.
Electronic Assembly & Prototyping
• Assemble electronic prototypes, cables, harnesses, and test fixtures.
• Perform component-level assembly using schematics, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Support engineering teams during hardware development and prototype builds.
PCB Assembly & Soldering
• Perform through-hole and surface-mount soldering operations.
• Assemble and rework printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Inspect assemblies for workmanship and quality standards.
Testing & Validation
• Execute functional testing of electronic devices and prototype systems.
• Collect and document test results.
• Assist with troubleshooting hardware, power supplies, communication interfaces, and sensors.
• Support validation activities using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other laboratory instruments.
Laboratory Maintenance
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.
• Ensure test equipment is properly stored, calibrated, and maintained.
• Help manage components, spare parts, and development kits inventory.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and engineering best practices.
Documentation
• Maintain build records, test reports, and engineering documentation.
• Update procedures, assembly instructions, and technical records as required.
Qualifications:
Required
Student in Engineering related areas such as Design, Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanics, Systems, Software, Industrial, etc with at least 150 credits approved.
No industrial experience required. 3 months minimum of hands on experience in Lab or university related area experience.
Experience with Microsoft office, CAD tool, Programming languages/tools (Java, C, C#, C++, HTML, Python, Etc), EDA tools, database and tests equipments knowledge. Vocational school certificates or university labs participation. Oral and written intermediate english required.
Leadership attibutes: Learner, Passionate, Ethical, Accountable, Efficient, Transparent
Skills:
Technical skills
• Electronic assembly and troubleshooting.
• PCB assembly and soldering.
• Test equipment operation (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply).
• Basic circuit analysis.
• Data collection and documentation.
• Hardware prototyping.
• IoT device setup and testing.
Soft skills
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Effective communication.
• Willingness to learn.
• Initiative and adaptability.
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Job summary
Are you passionate about electronics, IoT, and emerging technologies? Do you enjoy building, troubleshooting, and bringing ideas to life?
At Eaton, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced innovation environment focused on next-generation energy and connected-device technologies. As a Co-op Lab Electronic Technician, you will support the development, assembly, testing, and validation of electronic prototypes and IoT solutions while gaining hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects.
This role is ideal for students pursuing studies in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields who are looking to strengthen their technical skills and contribute to innovative product development.
As a Co-op Lab Electronic Technician, you will provide technical support to the IoT Development Lab and assist engineering teams in prototyping, testing, and maintaining electronic systems. You will work closely with engineers and developers to build, troubleshoot, and validate hardware used in research and product development activities.
Job responsibilities
IoT Development Lab Support
• Assist with setup, operation, and maintenance of IoT development and testing equipment.
• Support the installation and configuration of sensors, controllers, communication modules, and development platforms.
• Organize and maintain laboratory equipment, tools, and inventory.
Electronic Assembly & Prototyping
• Assemble electronic prototypes, cables, harnesses, and test fixtures.
• Perform component-level assembly using schematics, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Support engineering teams during hardware development and prototype builds.
PCB Assembly & Soldering
• Perform through-hole and surface-mount soldering operations.
• Assemble and rework printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Inspect assemblies for workmanship and quality standards.
Testing & Validation
• Execute functional testing of electronic devices and prototype systems.
• Collect and document test results.
• Assist with troubleshooting hardware, power supplies, communication interfaces, and sensors.
• Support validation activities using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other laboratory instruments.
Laboratory Maintenance
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.
• Ensure test equipment is properly stored, calibrated, and maintained.
• Help manage components, spare parts, and development kits inventory.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and engineering best practices.
Documentation
• Maintain build records, test reports, and engineering documentation.
• Update procedures, assembly instructions, and technical records as required.
Qualifications:
Required
Student in Engineering related areas such as Design, Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanics, Systems, Software, Industrial, etc with at least 150 credits approved.
No industrial experience required. 3 months minimum of hands on experience in Lab or university related area experience.
Experience with Microsoft office, CAD tool, Programming languages/tools (Java, C, C#, C++, HTML, Python, Etc), EDA tools, database and tests equipments knowledge. Vocational school certificates or university labs participation. Oral and written intermediate english required.
Leadership attibutes: Learner, Passionate, Ethical, Accountable, Efficient, Transparent
Skills:
Technical skills
• Electronic assembly and troubleshooting.
• PCB assembly and soldering.
• Test equipment operation (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply).
• Basic circuit analysis.
• Data collection and documentation.
• Hardware prototyping.
• IoT device setup and testing.
Soft skills
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Effective communication.
• Willingness to learn.
• Initiative and adaptability.
#LI-MG2
Additional Information
- Posted: Aug 11, 2026