Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a New Product Development Test Engineer.
This role is based in Waukesha, WI. Relocation assistance will be provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 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:
The NPD Electrical Test Engineer will be responsible for supporting Regulator Business Unit leadership in achieving business and financial goals by participating in new product development and resiliency activities, including developing and maintaining manufacturing automation test systems and supporting ongoing matinenance of line activities at our contract manufacturers. This role will perform a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of engineering knowledge and the development of solutions to complex problems pertaining to products, manufacturing processes, production tests, and unique design applications. This role supports product line Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost by establishing robust manufacturing test systems and processes with advanced technologies.
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In this role you will:
- Collaborates with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to develop and maintain automated test systems for Voltage Regulator products, emphasizing Design for Test (DFT), process automation, and system scalability.
- Supports the full lifecycle of advanced automated test systems, including design development, vendor selection, procurement, and software development (TestStand, LabVIEW) with a focus on structured, maintainable code.
- Validates new control features, applying statistical methodologies (e.g., Cpk, Ppk, GRR) to ensure functional integration, product quality, and continuous improvement.
- Leads or contributes to cross-functional root cause and failure analysis efforts to improve yield, eliminate failure modes, and optimize system efficiency.
- Provides sustaining engineering support to Contract Manufacturers (CMs), including remote/on-site troubleshooting, mentorship, and BOM health management.
- Ensures manufacturability through error-proofing and compliance with design specifications; supports corrective action implementation and resolves supplier or production issues.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
- 3-5 years of experience with Design for Test and Manufacturing, PCBA Functional and Assembly Test.
- Three (3) years of experience with software applications- i.e. Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred), MS Office suite, MiniTab, etc.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without a company sponsorship now or in the future.
- Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer and
- Certified TestStand Developer.
- SQL/MySQL database knowledge
- JTAG, ICT, Flying probe, Boundary scan knowledge
- Ability to read, evaluate, and interpret internal design specification documents and develop a comprehensive manufacturing test plan.
- Six Sigma or/and Lean Manufacturing knowledge
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