Lead/Breaker Technician

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Service & Systems Division is currently seeking a Lead / Breaker Technician to join our team. This position is based in our San Diego, CA facility. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the listed facility will be considered.

Position Overview:

The Lead Technician will be responsible for performing quality assembly and testing the complete scope of products serviced by the center of excellence.

Eaton's Engineering Service & Systems division wants to help you fuel your career! Eaton has the largest and most experienced team of field services technicians and engineers in the industry. This team brings extensive skills and experiences to field service engineering. Active participation in recognized technical societies such as NFPA and IEEE and collaboration with a variety of utilities and industries ensures that our technicians are knowledgeable about today's cutting-edge technology and engineering techniques.

The Power Distribution Systems organization offers career opportunities at various levels representing increased scope and responsibility within the organization.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Assemble electrical products of all levels, including motor controls, circuit breakers, etc. This includes all sub-assemblies to the component level and large-scale units.
• Support aftermarket products and perform time entry transactions through Eaton proprietary software systems.
• Visually check components and assemblies for electrical and mechanical defects.
• Read and understand blueprint and schematics for assembly and troubleshooting.
• Complete sub-assembly and wiring of any product as assigned.
• Maintain quality records, calibration records, charts, and area performance to forecast as directed.
• Develop vendor relationships to assist with material specifications, quality control, purchasing, and delivery.
• Receive direction and assignments from the assigned leader, and report any problems to the leader.

Why work at Eaton?  We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs

Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of electrical testing or mechanical or instrumentation technology experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius from the listed location will be considered. Active Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution OR equivalent military experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in mechanical, electrical, OR instrumentation technology.

Position Criteria:

• Proficient with all applicable test equipment. Can work on orders with minimal supervision/feedback
• Ability to train junior technicians on a wide array of various manufacturers’ electrical equipment as well as applicable test equipment for use and purpose.
• Assist Lead Technician in Quality Inspection of finished product and completion of First Time Yield forms
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Observe all safety rules and practices.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical ability, good organizational skills, and good work habits with a proactive work ethic in a team environment.
• Familiarity with control circuitry.
• Familiar with process and procedures of Statistical Quality Control Methods.
• Able to read and understand complex blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and additional technical materials.
• Hand tool experience.

Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com  

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ESSG EESSD Electrical Engrg Svcs Systems Div

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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