Lab Technician – Materials Development Lab

êton's Power Systems Division is seeking a Materials Development Lab Technician to be based at the Thomas A. Edison Technical Center site in Franksville, WI. The Materials Development Lab Technician is responsible for routine and non-routine testing of materials and prototypes, contributing to produce test data and standardized reports for Power Systems Division (PSD) products that meet established quality standards. The Technician is responsible for preparing/modifying tests using standard and non-standard documentation with guided work protocols. In this role, you will utilize the knowledge of applicable procedures, terminology, and attention to detail to process test requests; compile and evaluate data to determine the level of quality and the maintenance of product reliability; and support New Product Development and Engineering work associated with product re-design and enhancements. Eaton Overview: Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. With five Eaton facilities and more than 1500 employees located in Wisconsin, Eaton’s local footprint enables our employees with state-of-the-art laboratories and access to manufacturing. Come join a dynamic team with multiple options for career growth and advancement within the Southeast Wisconsin region and beyond! Essential Functions: Performs standard and non-standard (using Non-Standard Work protocols) testing sequences from setup to completion with guidance. Generates, compiles, summarizes data, observations and conclusions for all evaluations and report out in standardized report format. Performs necessary evaluations to verify accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility of the data. Champions Eaton MESH Safety program for relevant disciplines. Assists in the development and enforcement of safety regulations. Performs routine maintenance and calibration on laboratory instrumentation and maintains all documentation. Demonstrates basic skills in a technical application or assignment. Follows direction of a Test Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Lead Technologist. Troubleshoots minor instrumentation problems Handles incoming materials and manages material inventory for the polymer lab Works with Lead Engineers on laboratory rubber mixing, epoxy, and testing methodologies. Perform polymer properties testing, such as tensile and elongation, compression set, dielectric breakdown, dielectric constant, power factor, etc. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. *MSJA
LI-ED2 Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) is required Minimum of two (2) years of work in an engineering or lab environment Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Franksville will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications: Associates or Technical Degree Basic knowledge about rubber, plastic, and epoxy processing Computer knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneNote) tools and utilize the computer to analyze and solve routine problems Position Criteria Excellent oral, interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate Eaton 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: [email protected] 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: Engineering Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: PSD Power Systems Division 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