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Producing electro-mechanical actuation components since 1963, our Grand Rapids facility has just under 200 employees. It's a leading supplier of secondary flight control systems and components for commercial and business aircraft OEMs.\nThis role does require travel, typically requiring 1-2 day trips, but up to a full week at a time, at least 2 times per year. Travel would consist of 10% of the role throughout the year.\nThe expected annual salary range for this role is $56000 - $83000 a year.\nPlease 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.\nWhat you’ll do:\nDesign, build, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and support advanced test systems used for development, qualification, environmental, and production testing of electro-mechanical actuation products.\nCreate, wire, solder, assemble, instrument, and troubleshoot circuit boards, actuators, motor controllers, test panels, and related hardware.\nDevelop test setups and execute mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and environmental testing in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, specifications, and applicable standards, including DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.\nUtilize laboratory instrumentation and measurement equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, power supplies, data acquisition systems, pressure transducers, flow meters, load cells, torque transducers, encoders, and related test equipment.\nMaintain and continuously improve the engineering laboratory, test equipment, tooling, infrastructure, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.\nProvide technical leadership, training, and direction to technicians and support personnel to ensure safe operations, effective troubleshooting, and successful test execution.\nManage and coordinate external contractors supporting laboratory, facility, equipment, and infrastructure projects.\nMaintain accurate test records, reports, documentation, and laboratory data.\nComply with Eaton’s high expectations for a safe work environment.\nThis position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.\nQualifications:\nRequired (Basic) Qualifications:\nAssociates degree in an engineering related field from an accredited institution\n5+ years experience in a technical role \nPreferred Qualifications:\nStrong electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic aptitude demonstrated through hands on work experience.\nSoldering capabilities\nExperience executing test plans and procedures.\nElectronics repair and troubleshooting preferred.\nFamiliarity with laboratory test equipment and measurement devices\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.\nSkills:\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical information\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate documentation, manage test records, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously\nSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven with a strong focus on execution and customer support\nStrong problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective corrective actions\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.\nTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.\nWe know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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