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Power Distribution Test and Inspection Technician

Eaton Manufacturing
Arden, NC Other
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
Power Distribution Test and Inspection TechnicianMake every shipment right the first time

Join the team that signs off on product performance. You’ll be the final checkpoint ensuring structures, units, panels, panel-boards, controls, and assemblies meet engineered specifications and customer expectations.

Key responsibilities
  • Follow drawings, specs, and verbal/written instructions to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
  • Run mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence tests; confirm quality and functionality of assemblies and components.
  • Troubleshoot failures, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and supervision.
  • Verify order completeness and interface with customer inspectors during testing/inspection.
  • Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, and testing procedures; ensure all repairs/changes are completed.
  • Maintain test equipment and calibration status; generate accurate records and reports.
  • Adhere to all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED (accredited).
  • 2 years in power distribution or electrical distribution.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
Location/eligibility
  • No relocation offered.
  • Only candidates within 50 miles of the worksite will be considered.
  • Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the 50-mile limitation.
Preferred
  • Associate’s in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering, Electromechanical, Mechatronics, or related.
  • 1 year of experience focused on schematic interpretation.
  • Background working with open and energized electrical equipment in a test setting.
Demonstrated strengths
  • Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
  • Electrical / Electronic Systems
  • Electrical Schematic Reading
Work style
  • Detail-focused, organized, and committed to safe work practices.
  • Collaborative across Engineering, Quality, and production teams.
Important legal statement

• 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.

Salary : $27 - $30

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