Eaton’s Industrial Controls Division is currently seeking a Lead Test Engineer. This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote per week) based at our Menomonee Falls, WI location. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR. 

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 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. 

This position will reside in the divisional headquarters building, which houses engineering for multiple product lines as well as marketing, sales, finance, and research.  The facility boasts an open office layout surrounded by large windows, as well as 50,000+ square feet of onsite state-of-the-art laboratory space, a basketball court, ping-pong, garden, fitness center and grill & patio.  

Additionally, Eaton encourages employee development and health through tuition and fitness club reimbursement.  With eight Eaton facilities, four divisions, and more than 1600 employees located in Southeastern Wisconsin, Eaton’s local footprint enables our employees with diverse and capable laboratories, access to manufacturing, and ample opportunities for development and career growth within the region.

What you’ll do:

The Lead Test Engineer will support the test design, test development, test framework and test execution of embedded firmware and software for ICD’s next generation of industry leading products and IoT applicaitons. Primary products are related to advanced motor protection, communications, reduced voltage starting and variable frequency drives for industrial applications; leveraging embedded micro-controllers and digital signal processors in a real time operating system environment. The candidate will work within a firmware center of excellence together with other team members driving new product and process development while leveraging modern toolchains. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Lead test development and test execution for new product introductions and support development team through project lifecycleDefining test plans and proceduresSupport the architecture, development and maintenance of automated test frameworks, test systems and toolsets including model-based testing such as HiL, SiLDefining project schedule details and milestones related to testSupport process improvement initiatives globally and functional excellenceLeveraging DFSS tools/knowledge in development and execution of test plansSupport KPI and test documentation reporting, practices and toolsetsLead root cause analysis for quality escapes and support root cause preventative actionsDelivering test related activities in alignment with Eaton’s phase gate processMentor test engineers globallyQualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institutionMinimum of 4 years of experience in test engineeringExperience working with Python and C/C++No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.  Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the specified job location(s) will be considered.  Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.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: 

Experience developing frameworks using Python and other scripting languagesExperience interfacing with PLCs and other smart industrial devicesExperience with ethernet based communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet IP and Modbus TCP and other industrial standardsExperience developing custom automation solutionsExperience developing test cases from functional product requirements as well as detailed design requirementsExperience and knowledge of embedded real time multi-tasking operating systemsSkills: Knowledge/training related to the fundamentals of micro-processors/controllersKnowledge and experience related to industrial applications such as motor protection, motor control, industrial communications protocols, and power systemsWorking knowledge of the evaluation methods in the design, development, and debugging of electronic devicesWorking knowledge of IEC, UL, and CSA standards for industrial devicesStrong problem solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical concepts to executive team and customers

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