Test Engineering Manager

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Test Engineering Manager. This role is based out of our South Milwaukee, WI location.

Test Engineering Manager is responsible for overall management activities for the test systems design and build process for underground and overhead switchgear products. You will work with internal product teams to understand testing requirements for various products. You will then specify what type of test equipment is required to power and obtain required data for parts during testing. Additionally, you will drive team performance to achieve or exceed financial plans and strategic goals by leveraging resources and motivating personnel to create a high-performance culture.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $108749.97 - $159499.96 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:

• Establish a team strategy that supports the management of the test equipment on the site
• Define, recruit and retain the talent needed to guarantee the performance expected from the team
• Coordinate with the Lead, required training and project needs
• Priority of tasks definition to the team, workload assignation
• Lead test development and test execution for new product introductions and support development team through project lifecycle
• Defining test plans and procedures
• Defining project schedule details and milestones related to test
• Support process improvement initiatives and functional excellence
• Leveraging DFSS tools/knowledge in development and execution of test plans
• Support KPI and test documentation reporting, practices and toolsets
• Lead root cause analysis for test equipment failures and support root cause preventative actions
• Oversee Electrical Safety Program on the site

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• BS in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of engineering test experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a power electronics lab or manufacturing environment in building, developing, and testing products.
• Ability to direct and lead cross-functional team.
• Experience in product testing, automated test development, Design of Experiments specifically with high power equipment at < 600Vac.
• Experience in various Test Program coding software tools (labView, VB6, VN.net) etc
• Experience with related to industrial applications such as motor protection, motor control, industrial communications protocols, and power systems.
• Knowledge of micro-processors/controllers,
• Working knowledge of IEC, UL, and CSA standards for industrial devices
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical concepts to executive team and customers

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