Lead Test Engineer

Eaton's Industrial Controls Division is currently seeking a Lead Test Engineer. This position is located at our division headquarter location in Menomonee Falls, WI.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $88499.97 - $129799.96 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
The Lead Test Engineer will reside in the divisional headquarters building, which houses engineering for multiple product lines as well as marketing, sales, finance, and research. The facility boasts an open office layout surrounded by large windows, as well as 50,000+ square feet of onsite state-of-the-art laboratory space, a basketball court, ping-pong, employee lounge, fitness center and grill & patio.
Additionally, Eaton encourages employee development and health through tuition and fitness club reimbursement. With eight Eaton facilities, four divisions, and more than 1600 employees located in Southeastern Wisconsin, Eaton's local footprint enables our employees with diverse and capable laboratories, access to manufacturing, and ample opportunities for development and career growth within the region.
The qualified candidate for the Lead Test Engineering role will support the test design, test development, test framework and test execution of embedded firmware and software for ICD's next generation of industry leading products and IoT applications. Primary products are related to advanced motor protection, communications, reduced voltage starting and variable frequency drives for industrial applications; leveraging embedded micro-controllers and digital signal processors in a real time operating system environment. The candidate will work within a firmware center of excellence together with other team members driving new product and process development while leveraging modern toolchains.
The candidate must possess a mind-set focused on quality, efficiency and innovation combined with test automation experience and leadership capabilities in alignment with Eaton values and competencies.

• Lead test development and test execution for new product introductions and support development team through project lifecycle.
• Support the architecture, development and maintenance of automated test frameworks, test systems and toolsets including model-based testing such as HiL, SiL.
• Support process improvement initiatives globally and functional excellence.
• Support KPI and test documentation reporting, practices and toolsets.
• Support strategy for improving product test management, processes and execution for new product development and existing product portfolio.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality escapes and support root cause preventative actions.
• Mentor Test Engineers globally.

Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Test Engineering
• Experience working with Python and C/C++
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation provided. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the work location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing frameworks using Python and other scripting languages
• Experience interfacing with PLCs and other smart industrial devices
• Experience with ethernet based communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet IP and Modbus TCP and other industrial standards
• Experience developing custom automation solutions
• Experience developing test cases from functional product requirements as well as detailed design requirements
• Experience and knowledge of embedded real time multi-tasking operating systems

Skills:

• Knowledge/training related to the fundamentals of micro-processors/controllers
• Knowledge of advanced engineering practices, processes and related tools. This includes (but is not limited to) requirements management and traceability, bug tracking, version control, test driven development, simulation, and continuous integration
• Knowledge and experience related to industrial applications such as motor protection, motor control, industrial communications protocols, and power systems is preferred
• Working knowledge of the evaluation methods in the design, development, and debugging of electronic devices
• Working knowledge of IEC, UL, and CSA standards for industrial devices preferred
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical concepts to executive team and customers
• Abreast of upcoming firmware development/engineering tools, trends, and methodologies
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time

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