EATON

Airfield Lighting Product Junior Field Technician

EATON • $71K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two-year technical degree or two years' field service experience required.
  • Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Windsor, CT; relocation benefits not offered.
  • No immigration sponsorship available for this position.
  • Must be a U.S. person due to access to export-controlled information.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree or advanced technical degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and commission control system projects for airport lighting.
  • Perform installation and configuration of network switches and computer operating systems.
  • Provide emergency travel and on-site support as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues via technical Helpdesk.
  • Lead factory control systems assembly, installation, and testing.
  • Document critical reports including drawing markups and site reports.
  • Become a subject matter expert on CHALP control systems and conduct customer training.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for extensive travel, gaining diverse field experience.
  • Hands-on work with cutting-edge airport lighting technology.
  • Potential for career advancement as a subject matter expert.
  • Engagement in critical airport infrastructure projects.
  • Supportive team environment focused on technical excellence.
Full Job Description
Airfield Lighting Product Junior Field Technician. Our team supports lighting and control systems used on airport airfields, including runway and taxiway lighting and the regulators and control systems that support them. This is a field-based technical role combining electrical, computer/networking and control systems work.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 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 Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Field Technician will install, configure, commission, test and train on control system projects, including responsibility for technical project activities and the execution of high-level, airport-critical Airport Lighting Products (ALP) control systems. The incumbent will develop into a subject matter expert on ALP computerized control systems and will be responsible for independently configuring, testing, installing and documenting in-house and on-site control systems. This role requires a minimum of 75% travel, including overnight travel, with most weeks spent on-site at customer locations. The Field Technician must be able to effectively apply both electrical and computer technology knowledge while working independently.

In this role you will:
  • Perform installation, wiring and hardware configuration using electrical measurement equipment such as a True RMS multimeter and current clamps and personal protective equipment
  • Perform installation and configuration of network switches.
  • Perform installation and configuration of computer operating systems.
  • Be available for emergency travel and on-site support.
  • Support, troubleshoot and resolve customer issues over the phone as part of the technical Helpdesk.
  • Lead and support factory control systems assembly, installation, build and test.
  • Lead and document factory acceptance tests.
  • Learn and practice to become a subject matter expert on CHALP (Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting Products) control systems including the ability to perform customer training and recommend improvements on upgrades and best practices.
  • Review and approve project technical drawings submissions.
  • Be organized and clearly document critical reports such as drawing markups, site reports and punch lists.
  • Have responsibility for expense management and capital planning.


Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:
  • Two-year technical degree from an accredited institution OR two years' experience in a field service environment.
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Windsor, CT will be considered. Active-duty military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  • 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.
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior field service experience
  • Bachelor's degree or advanced technical degree in a technical field
  • Basic understanding of electrical technology
  • Prior experience working with control systems
  • Proficient with operating computers and configuring network switches
  • Experience using electronic measurement equipment and tools
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings
  • Military technical training


Skills:

Position Criteria:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; English required.
  • Basic understanding of project management processes
  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
  • Professionally represent the organization to the customer while providing accurate and timely problem resolution.


All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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