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What you'll do:
Job Summary
Eaton's eMobility Division is currently seeking a Test Engineering Technician III to join our team. This position is based at our Marshall, Michigan facility.
The Test Engineering Technician III provides advanced hands-on technical support for laboratory testing through the build, setup, instrumentation, troubleshooting, calibration, and sustainment of test systems, fixtures, and lab equipment. This role supports safe, efficient, and repeatable test execution across multiple product lines and serves as a technical resource within the lab.
Job Responsibilities
• Build, modify, assemble, and instrument test fixtures, test stands, and lab hardware.
• Execute testing in accordance with approved test plans, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Set up and operate instrumentation and data acquisition systems to collect accurate test data.
• Perform equipment checkout, calibration verification, and troubleshooting to maintain test readiness.
• Support documentation of test setups, results, and observations for laboratory reports.
• Mentor junior technicians on equipment use, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Assist with process improvements, lab organization, and day-to-day operational support.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR Associate degree/military technical training with a minimum of 3 years; OR bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an automotive, electrical, mechanical, testing, machining, or engineering environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with test operations, electromechanical assembly, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and computer-based documentation.
• Ability to work independently with moderate guidance and communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, and lab leadership.
• 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."
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Marshall, Mi. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting fixture fabrication, test stand assembly, or equipment modifications.
• Experience with CAD, calibration activities, or specialized lab equipment.
• Experience supporting multiple product lines or multiple test areas within a development lab.
Technical Knowledge:
• Electronics, mechanics, electro-mechanics, SMT/wired PCBA component soldering/de-soldering, and computer applications, or relevant technical experience.
Soft Skills:
• Communication/Technical Writing/Cross Functional Team Work
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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.