Electrical Tester

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Milton site is currently seeking an Electrical Tester for the Afternoon shift.

Primary Function:

• Perform test of functional operation of ATS, Panelboards, Switchboards, and any potential new product. Perform final electrical inspection; ensuring products are functioning correctly, safely and meet quality requirements before approving for shipment.
• Essential Functions/Position Requirements
• Inspect components and sub-assemblies for conformance to drawings, specifications, and applicable standards. Verify dimensions, routing, wire, clearance and accuracy of manufacturing information.
• Work from blueprints, specifications, wiring diagrams or schematics and written or verbal instructions from supervision/engineering department.
• Inspect coordination between the manufactured units and other equipment (transformers, MCC, etc.)
• Perform inspection of bus bar (quantity and size); support bracing and proper bus to bus clearance.
• Electrical inspection of devices such as breaker, switches, meters and IQ data. Verify correct assembly when applicable.
• Perform electrical functional test and/or testing to simulate field conditions. Troubleshoot and identify rework required to address the issue(s).
• Develop expertise in: Product styles, control schemes, Magnum DS Breakers, Hydro bus ducts, mechanical and electrical interlock schemes; PLC functionality, electrical circuits, controller operation and custom programming, testing of communication wiring and ground fault schemes/protection/relays.
• Perform high potential dielectric.
• Perform final inspection on complete assemblies (Final “sign-off”). Approve unit for shipment to customer.
• Perform incoming inspection to components from suppliers or customers (RMA’s) that require testing and or have critical requirements determined by engineering (clearances, safety requirements, dimensions). Update systems as required.
• Support shop floor on raising issues on non-conforming product.
• Perform inspection to non-conforming components. Provide input for disposition of components.
• Actively participate on quality processes such as: Quality holds, Quality alerts, Rework of assemblies and calibration.
• Participate in the deployment of quality initiatives on the shop floor including Root Cause Analysis
• Provide inputs and recommendations regarding product and process improvement. Develop processes as required.
• Resolve manufacturing test and quality problems through interaction with appropriate personnel.
• Provide assistance and guidance to the assembly operation and engineering on problem solving, trouble shooting and sequence of orders.
• Document and maintain inspection and test records/ Test and Inspection database.
• Assemble and wire products as required for all product lines:
• Build mechanism assembly.
• Ensure proper torque of bus and phase connectors.
• Wiring and wire crimping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work 3:30pm-12:00am shift time.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education plus one- or two-year technical program in electrical/electronics with mechanical applications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with CSA & UL requirements.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with no company sponsorship.
• Must reside within 80 km of Milton, ON.

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid certified.
• Experience using lean tools.
• Experience in fabrication environment.

Position Criteria:

• Good understanding of electrical safety requirements.
• Knowledge of AC vs. DC power and impact on testing.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Windows based applications
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment.