Electrical Test Technician Team Lead - 3rd Shift
Eaton
Richmond, VA · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking an Electrical Test Technician Team Lead - 3rd Shift at our Oakley Ct site in Richmond, VA.
The hourly rate for this position is $35.00 + $2 Shift Differential per hour.
This site is currently offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
Why work at Eaton?
Health benefits and vacation time
Paid holidays
Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments
Overtime opportunities
Retirement benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
What you’ll do:
Position Overview: This position will be responsible for testing and/or modifying electrical equipment post-production, prior to shipment to customers. It will also be responsible for inspecting product functions and monitoring test procedures.
In this function you will:
• Support daily shipment priorities, workload scheduling, safe and efficient test bay organization, and training of less experienced technicians. • Plan work by reviewing work requests, wiring diagrams, one-line drawings, wire lists, schematics, and specifications. • Set up test report requirements based on sales orders and customer specifications. • Perform system tests, including IR and dielectric testing, and special/type tests for prototype qualification; complete test reports, logs, and records. • Troubleshoot electrical test issues, AC/DC circuitry, and printed circuit assemblies to the component level. • Assemble circuit boards, set up programs, and perform functional tests. • Use test equipment such as digital and current meters, hi-pot testers, current clamps, variac and out-of-phase transformers, resistive load banks, infrared cameras, waveform analyzers, and oscilloscopes, including Wavebook. • Manage failed and replacement component transactions with the stockroom. • Maintain a safe work environment by following standards, procedures, and applicable regulations and codes.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED required from an accredited educational institution • 1-3 years of experience in electrical test or related electronic technologies field in a manufacturing environment
No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Richmond, VA facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications: • Associates degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology • Previous lead or supervisory experience • IR certification • Use of wavebook (digital oscilloscope) and MPLAB IDE programmer • Prior training with electrical equipment and testing procedures
• Experience reading and interpreting one-line drawings, wire lists, and schematics • Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) • Working knowledge of delta-wye three-phase transformer and reactor technology. • Familiarity with SNMP, Web, and Modbus communication protocols. • Experience with the MPLAB IDE program.
Skills:
Position Criteria: • Individual may be required to sit, stand and walk regularly • Individual must be able to lift up to 50 pounds throughout work shift . • Individual may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push and/or pull.
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