Lead Lab Engineering Test Technician

What you’ll do:

Job Summary

Eaton’s eMobility Division is currently seeking a Lead Lab Test Engineering Technician to join our team. This position is based at our Marshall, Michigan facility.

The Lead Test Engineering Technician provides advanced hands-on technical support for laboratory testing through the build, setup, instrumentation, troubleshooting, calibration, and sustainment of test systems, fixtures, and lab equipment. This role supports safe, efficient, and repeatable test execution across multiple product lines and serves as a technical resource within the lab.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, modify, assemble, and instrument test fixtures, test stands, and lab hardware.
• Execute testing in accordance with approved test plans, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Set up and operate instrumentation and data acquisition systems to collect accurate test data.
• Perform equipment checkout, calibration verification, and troubleshooting to maintain test readiness.
• Support documentation of test setups, results, and observations for laboratory reports.
• Mentor junior technicians on equipment use, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Assist with process improvements, lab organization, and day-to-day operational support.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; OR associate degree/military technical training with a minimum of 5 years; OR bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an automotive, electrical, mechanical, testing, machining, or engineering environment.

• Electronics, mechanics, electro-mechanics, SMT/wired PCBA component soldering/de-soldering, and computer applications, or relevant technical experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with test operations, electromechanical assembly, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and computer-based documentation.

• Previous test engineering experience supporting an engineering, research, or manufacturing organization.

• 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.”

• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.

• Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Marshall, Mi. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• AS/BS Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical degree

• 5 years of relevant testing experience (education and co-op/intern experience accepted)

• Product Electrical and Mechanical background/experience

• Ability to work independently with moderate guidance and communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, and lab leadership.

• Previous experience in Automotive/Vehicle, Aerospace, or Industrial Automation sectors.

• Knowledge of Test Lab Equipment typically found in Engineering Product Testing Research Labs Effective communication English skills ( verbal, written).

• Experience supporting fixture fabrication, test stand assembly, or equipment modifications.
• Experience supporting multiple product lines or multiple test areas within a development lab.