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Eaton · 5 hours ago

Lead New Product Development Test Engineer

Waukesha, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $143K/yr

5+ years exp

Eaton is a leading company in the electrical sector, currently seeking a Lead New Product Development Test Engineer. This role involves supporting the Regulator Business Unit by developing and maintaining automated test systems, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to define Design for Test (DFT) and automated test strategies

Design, develop, and sustain automated production test systems to improve throughput and reduce operator error

Lead specification, vendor selection, procurement, and deployment of advanced automated test systems for PCBA and final assembly

Develop and maintain TestStand and LabVIEW software using structured, reusable, and well‑documented code

Validate new control features for functionality, integration, and alignment with customer requirements

Apply statistical methods (CpK, PpK, GR&R) for test system validation, release, and continuous improvement

Provide sustaining engineering support for contract manufacturer test systems, including mentoring and on‑site support (up to 10% travel)

Participate in cross‑functional root cause and failure analysis to improve yield, cycle time, and capacity

Ensure manufacturability through error‑proofing, design reviews, and corrective action implementation

Lead PCBA BOM health management, including component obsolescence and alternate part analysis

Support Manufacturing and Quality teams in resolving supplier, production, and test issues

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringDesign for TestAutomated Test SystemsTestStandLabVIEWSQL/MySQLSix SigmaLean ManufacturingCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution

Five (5) years of experience with Design for Test and Manufacturing, PCBA Functional and Assembly Test

Three (3) years of experience with software applications– i.e. Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred), MS Office suite, MiniTab, etc

Two (2) years of experience in electrical manufacturing

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

No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation