Electrical Systems QA & Commissioning Technician

Do you enjoy proving that complex electrical assemblies work exactly as designed? Can you read a schematic, build a test plan, and chase down root causes? Join Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division in Arden, NC as an Electrical Technician I and be the last word on quality before our power distribution solutions go out the door.

Why this role?

• You’ll own functional testing for structures, units, panels, panelboards, component parts, controls, and full assemblies.
• You’ll collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and operations to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• You’ll directly support customer inspectors during test and inspection activities.

What you’ll work on

• Set up, inspect, and test equipment using verbal/written instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Run mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence tests; confirm quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot failures, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Recommend improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, and testing procedures; confirm repairs/changes are completed and documented.
• Maintain test gear, calibration status, records, and reporting.
• Follow all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping practices.

Shift and pay

• 3:30pm – 2:00am
• $26.50 per hour

Pay is provided as a general guideline; actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business needs.

Must-haves

• High school diploma or GED (from an accredited institution).
• 2+ years of experience in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical circuits.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

• 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.

Location and eligibility

• Based in Arden, NC within our Power Distribution and Control Assemblies operation.
• No relocation assistance available; candidates must be within a 50-mile radius to be considered.
• Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographic requirement.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering, Electromechanical, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 1 year of experience reading/interpreting schematics.
• Experience testing open and energized electrical equipment.

Bring these strengths

• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)