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Master Technician

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Eaton

Master Technician

Gastonia, NC

Eaton's Power Components Division is currently seeking a Master Technician. This position is based at our Belmont, NC facility. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $63749.97 - $93499.96 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

The Master Technician performs electrical and mechanical testing, under general supervision, on engineering prototypes and production samples under the direction of the project engineer. They will document test plans, record data, and provide detailed written test reports. They perform functions as necessary to support all product development and maintenance activities including assembly. In addition, they will:

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  • Objectively evaluate test results during the testing and reporting phases and clearly communicate conclusions to the project engineer either verbally or in writing.
  • Proactively provide recommendations, based on test results and observations, to improve product function or integrity throughout the development stage.
  • Establish a working knowledge of standard test procedures. Fully understands the capabilities, use, and care of available equipment.
  • Develop automated test programs and systems, when appropriate, to streamline and standardize re-occurring tests.
  • Furnish documentation so that test system can be maintained and used by other
  • Guide and share knowledge with other technicians as necessary to improve technician pool's core knowledge and capabilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Technology from an accredited institution OR Journeyman certified electrician OR equivalent military education/experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical test
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution

Skills:

  • Ability to safely use basic, advanced, and specialized machinist tools
  • Working knowledge of shop equipment maintenance procedures
  • Working knowledge of equipment testing procedures
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members to problem solve
  • Aptitude in the use of hand tools for mechanical assembly and electrical wiring of test apparatus and devices to be tested
  • Unaccompanied travel to outside labs, customer sites, or external manufacturing sites, including offshore sites, may occasionally be required.

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.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Belmont, NC 28012, USA
Job ID: Eaton-36949Belmont
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)