Electrical Tester

**Eaton has an opening for an Electrical Inspector located in Milton, ON.**

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**Primary Function**
Perform test of functional operation of ATS, Panelboards, Switchboards, and any potential new product. Perform final mechanical inspection (torque, dimensional, etc.); ensuring products are functioning correctly, safely and meet quality requirements before approving for shipment.

**Occupational Health and Safety**
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Company safety policies and guidelines including Eaton’s Life Saving Rules, specifically Electrical Safe Work Practices, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Tow Motor Safety
- Adhere to ISO 14001 policies and procedures.

**Job Functions/Position Requirements**
- Inspect components and sub-assemblies for conformance to drawings and specifications. 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 for ATC300, ATC900; IQ Series, PowerXpert and testing of communication wiring and ground fault schemes/protection/relays.
- Perform high potential dielectric (Including special requirements: TVSS, current limiters, Utility requirements.)
- 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, e.g. engineering, production assemblers, Quality Champion,
- Provide assistance and guidance to the assembly operation and engineering on problem solving, troubleshooting 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
- Ensure proper torque of bus and phase connectors
- Wiring and wire crimping
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Certified to test all products within 18 months from date of hire.
- Ability to work stagger shift start time and second shift.

**Operational Excellence**
- Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools
- Record and/or report product damage/nonconformities
- Gather data and enter into database as directed by supervisor for First Pass Yield.
- Comply with EQMS (Eaton Quality Management System) policies and procedures.
- Participate and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Comply with ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
- Implement Lean manufacturing at a departmental level through the use of lean tools and philosophies.

**Qualifications**:
**Basic Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience with AC and DC power.
- Minimum of 3 years of testing and troubleshooting electrical equipment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with PLC programming and software
- Familiarity with metering software (Eaton, GE, Allen Bradley, Schneider)
- Knowledge of CSA, UL, hydro and company quality requirements

**Typical Tools and Equipment**:

- Computer, hand tools, air and power tools, electrical test equipment, various meters, power supplies, resistance testers, power transformers, various measuring devices and inspection tools.
- Must be aware of and wear proper PPE when testing.

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