Sr Test Engineer

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Sr Test Engineer.

Position Overview

In this role, the Lead Test Engineer is responsible for the execution of product testing, data acquisition and the reporting of component performance for Low Voltage Vehicle Controls products designed in Reynosa, MX. You will work with the internal product teams to understand testing requirements for various products. You will lead the test system build and validation of the completed test system. You will document the results and train lab technicians to run sample testing during prototype, design, and production validation testing.

What you’ll do

• Work with a global cross-functional team to develop, launch new designs and provide sustaining support for switches, keypads, rotary encoder, and other commercial vehicle electrical products.
• Participate in the launch of new products following the Eaton PROLaunch stage‑gate process.
• Conduct testing of product changes and new products in accordance with standards and customer requirements to confirm conformance.
• Support RFQ activities with estimates of hours and equipment needs for required testing.
• Interface with customers and other internal groups such as Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test / Validation Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering as needed to answer questions, create technical presentations, product requirements, design assumptions etc.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs and activities such as Cost Out, IDEAS program, VA/VE, Lean events among others.
• Provide technical support to functional areas to solve issues, find root causes, and assemble action plans.
• Define specifications, develop, procure, and validate functional test solutions for NPI and production environment according to specification, requirements and standards of Engineering, Quality, and customer.
• Develop Statements of Work (SOW), capital appropriations, project timelines, Gantt charts.
• Collaborate with other departments to solve issues related to software or hardware associated with test equipment.
• Procure test fixtures and improvement/upgrades to existing test processes and equipment.
• Oversee and manage test equipment calibration of all necessary test equipment.
• Collaborate with design engineering to set the number of samples, fixtures and test wire harnesses needed to complete the requested testing.
• Create and execute design verification test plans (DVP&R & PVP&Rs) (measure voltages, currents, signals, rise/ fall times etc.). Including environmental tests and when needed make test requests for EMC/EMI, vibration, shipping test, etc.
• Create detailed test instructions based on test plans that will direct technicians how to carry out testing.
• Participate in problem‑solving activities, leveraging methods such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Why.
• Support product builds, product launches, and production quality investigation as needed.
• Review and sign‑off test setups prior to the start of testing that includes confirming proper calibration dates.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize testing data to incorporate into test reports.
• Interface with key stakeholders (co‑located, nationally, and internationally) in program management and engineering to ensure the completion of projects on time and on budget.
• Direct lab technician activities for test setup, execution, and reporting.
• Proactively implement, promote, and maintain a safe working environment, through diligence in accident prevention, investigation, equipment maintenance and Zero Incident culture enforcement.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with various internal groups (systems, electrical and software engineering, manufacturing, supplier development and quality) and external groups (customers, suppliers, etc).
• Support, communicate and reinforce the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Apply appropriate Eaton Business System (EBS) processes and problem‑solving tools.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum three (3) years of electrical and software development for test applications, controls, test automation, or test equipment design/development experience in new product development of automotive or industrial, transportation‑based products.
• Proficient with various software tools LabVIEW, Python, C compilers, programming environments, programming stations.
• Experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of automotive and serial data protocols CAN, J1939, and LIN.
• Working knowledge of GIT, Bitbucket, and GitHub.
• Basic working knowledge of test equipment such as AC/DC electronic loads, AC/DC power supplies, DMMs, Keysight/NI DAQs, oscilloscopes.
• Working with environmental chambers and have experience in basic maintenance of environmental chambers.
• Experience with shock & vibration testing, ESD testing, and use of Instron‑type equipment for force/travel measurement.
• Ability to read and convert between binary, decimal and hexadecimal numbers.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3‑5 years’ experience with controls, software development, test automation, or test equipment design and development.
• Good understanding of commercial vehicle markets, environmental requirements and related qualification testing required, including AIAG components (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, etc.).
• Working knowledge of automotive serial data protocols (e.g. CAN, J1939, J1587, J1708, LIN, CANopen).
• Experience troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills: RedX, 8D, Fishbone, PDCA, FRACAS.
• Planning and scheduling development testing, including designing test equipment, building test harnesses, creating test strategies for both validation and production testing, writing procedures and reports.
• Experience working with PCBAs, microcontroller‑based product laboratory building, developing, and testing new products.
• Experience with troubleshooting test equipment and test systems.
• Experience using a CAD program for test system schematics and fixture design: AutoCAD Electric, and Altium.
• Experience using Power BI for data analysis.
• Experience developing data acquisition and control systems using National Instruments, MATLAB.
• Experience writing clear and concise test procedures and SOPs.
• Leading engineering tasks that include test equipment design, programming, and test script writing.
• Experience with discussion DFM / DFT topics with the manufacturing plant.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong ethics, values, as well as the ability to influence and impact others’ decision making.
• Working knowledge of automotive standards (SAE, ISO, IATF).
• Possess 90% fluency in written and spoken English.

All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.