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Eaton’s ES AMER PCS CA division is currently seeking a Test Engineering Specialist. This role is located out of Burlington, Canada.

The primary function of this role is to perform hands-on tasks in the power distribution hardware lab to assemble, setup and perform electrical and thermal tests to demonstrate the Technical, Functional, Regulatory, Safety & Security requirements of new or existing switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers and other designs. Additionally, this role is expected to design and develop the test apparatus and methodology including options for test automation to speed, simplify and improve the safety of product testing.

The position is expected to continuously monitor the effectiveness of the lab’s testing abilities, identify risks to its operational continuity and propose and implement new equipment purchases or existing equipment upgrades. Manage the selection, determination of suitability to task, sourcing, and calibration of the site’s maintained calibrated test equipment.

The candidate for the role shall be capable of translating product standard test requirements from CSA/UL/FM/IEC into test methodologies that are relevant, accurate and repeatable.

The role is expected to support in developing Product Test Plans and formulate, document, publish and manage Product Test Reports to ensure compliance to our CSA Supervised Manufacturers’ Testing for Certification Program (SMTC).

The position may also be called upon to provide support or direction on pre-shipment product functionality or product standard compliance testing at our manufacturing facilities.

Working with the product development team, the candidate will lead or direct every aspect of the Test design process starting from the point of product inception and following through to the point of manufacturing.

The future development path for this role is to take on lead certification engineering function working closely with CSA/UL and other standards agencies in managing all aspects of Eaton products certification and compliance.

The role additionally includes expectations to enhance/support test engineering processes across Canada.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, assemble prototypes and execute functional and thermal tests for a variety of electrical distribution and control products.

• Taking a lead role in defining Test Programs, Lab setup, and understanding Product Certification Testing process requirements with strong focus on safety.

• Taking a lead role in developing lab capabilities as the need arises to align with Eaton business growth model.

• Co-ordinating with Mechanical & Electrical team leads to prepare for testing.

• Creating and Maintaining Test Engineering Document Vault as applicable in Enovia or local filing system.

• Developing and maintaining all testing equipment and test procedure Standard-Work and equipment lock out tag out documents.

• Contributing to developing testing sequence, work instructions or procedures for product testing such as relays, protective relays, etc.

• Actively participating to maintain Eaton's daily 5s and Safety program.

• Creation of standard testing manuals for efficiency and repeatability.

• Providing training to new hires in lab safety and equipment use.

• Staying up to date with key standards and test techniques.

• Designing and constructing test fixtures if needed to enable reliable testing and data capture

• Analyzing test data using Excel formulas, macros and graphs, as well as 3rd party data logging/analysis software; publishing and presenting test reports.

• Collaborating with Manufacturing and Quality engineers in investigative testing.

• Managing timelines and test schedules; forecasting project expenses

• Traveling to customer sites or external test labs when necessary.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate degree from an accredited institution.

• P.Eng designation, or C.E.T. designation, or working towards one.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in product testing with a broad portfolio of electrical and mechanical tests

• Must be able to work in Canada without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Skills:

• Comfortable working with standards for industrial controllers, safety and lab management, such as UL 347, UL 61800-5-1, IEC/EN 61800-3, ISO 17025, CSA 22.2 No 31, No 254, No. 14.

• Ability to design and develop test processes or apparatus to validate product designs

• Familiar with the safe use of basic hand tools to perform prototyping assembly.

• Familiar with PCB technology: schematics, soldering, oscilloscope and DMM usage, firmware flashing, hardware troubleshooting, test fixture design and lab care.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task while maintaining a prioritized work schedule.

• Experience with CSA SMTC and UL DAP programs is a plus.

• Electrician license 309A or 442A is a plus.

• Build relationship with US and other manufacturing/product groups to collaborate on newly released product test and validation for knowledge transfer to Canada.

• Self-motivated, energetic, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision working alone or as part of a team taking direction.

• Innovative thinker able to develop test programs for new product designs or improve existing process to help the corporation meet its overall goals.

• Able to develop and maintain a cooperative rapport with other team members to ensure project progression and success.

• Ability to achieve results, meet deadlines, and adjust to quickly changing priorities.

• Ability to take initiative and drive results.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.