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Lead Test Engineer

Richmond, Virginia, USA, 23222Full-time$97k–$143k2026-09-16 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead and develop robust testing processes, design automated test equipment, and mentor electrical test employees for Eaton's Electrical division.

Role type

Senior IC lead test engineer (electrical)

Builds

Automated, semi-automated, and manual test systems for electrical products

Domain

Electrical engineering / Manufacturing

Required skills

Electrical engineering, test automation, project management, root cause analysis, FMEA, ISO 9001, safety compliance, data analysis

Preferred skills

Power systems, magnetics, automated test system design, TestStand, Python, SQL Server, GitHub, GPIB, Modbus RTU/TCP, Rest API, test procedure development

Technologies

National Instruments TestStand, Python, SQL Server, GitHub, GPIB, Modbus RTU/TCP, Rest API

Responsibilities

Guide and support electrical test employees in testing practices and troubleshooting; Oversee planning and development of test systems; Ensure compliance with electrical safety and OSHA requirements; Provide guidelines for test equipment design and troubleshooting; Interpret external industry electrical standards; Coordinate customer witness test events; Conduct root cause analysis of test failures; Analyze and present test/quality/process data; Ensure test procedure alignment with FMEA; Support quality management system improvement activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities