Test Engineering Manager

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Test Engineering Manager. Relocation offered.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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:

Shape the future of power distribution technology. Lead groundbreaking testing. Influence product innovation.

If you're passionate about electrical engineering, high-power testing, and solving complex technical challenges, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact on products used around the world. As a leader within Eaton's Thomas A. Edison Technical Center Power Test Lab, you'll work at the intersection of engineering innovation, product development, and advanced laboratory operations.

In this role, you won't simply execute tests. You'll help define testing strategies, influence product design decisions, guide technical direction for a state-of-the-art electrical laboratory, and lead a team of engineers and technicians. Your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability, safety, and performance of cutting-edge medium-voltage power distribution solutions.

• Work with advanced electrical technologies involving medium-voltage, high-power, high-voltage, and thermal testing.
• Influence product design early in development, partnering directly with engineering teams to improve performance and design robustness.
• Lead innovation in a world-class laboratory environment, recommending and implementing next-generation testing capabilities and equipment.
• Enjoy hands-on engineering challenges while maintaining strategic influence on laboratory operations and testing direction.
• Develop and mentor talent, helping engineers and technicians grow their skills and technical expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement, shaping the future of Eaton's testing processes, safety culture, and laboratory capabilities.
• See the impact of your work firsthand, knowing your testing and technical guidance help bring industry-leading products to market.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium or high voltage electrical products.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering license
• Minimum 7 years' experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium or high voltage electrical products
• Experience in developing electrical test systems (AC/DC, impulse, power/short-circuit, thermal, etc.)
• Six-sigma trained to support measurement uncertainty evaluation
• Experience with lab automation software and electrical system modeling

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneNote, and Visio
• Knowledge in the application of medium voltage electrical distribution equipment
• Familiarity and practice with industry testing standards of IEEE C37 and C57 Series or Equivalent IEC
• Knowledge of power test equipment and measurement instrumentation

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