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Freelance Lab Test Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Electrical Test Engineer

Beaver, PA · On-site

$71K - $105K/yr

The Electrical Test Engineer will support electrical testing operations in our low and high power ... Support lab upgrades, repairs, and 5S activities. * Manage multiple projects to meet critical ...

Test Lab Engineer

Waynesboro, PA · On-site

$76K - $114K/yr

How you will do it * Support Lab Technicians on engineering-led test projects * Collaborate with Lab leadership to review test requests and determine required modifications or new test systems

Test Lab Engineer

Waynesboro, PA · On-site

$76K - $114K/yr

How you will do it * Support Lab Technicians on engineering-led test projects * Collaborate with Lab leadership to review test requests and determine required modifications or new test systems

Maintain lab safety, calibration, and test asset management; publish test reports. What we're looking for * 3+ years in hardware/product validation or test engineering (or equivalent hands-on ...

Purpose The Test Lab Engineer is responsible for testing and evaluation of equipment performance as applicable to both customer materials in Pelletron equipment and internal products and systems.

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What is the difference between Freelance Lab Test Engineer vs Quality Control Technician?

AspectFreelance Lab Test EngineerQuality Control Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., ISO, ASTM), technical degreesTechnical diploma or associate degree, certifications optional
Work EnvironmentFreelance projects, laboratories, client sitesIn-house labs, manufacturing facilities, testing labs
Employer & IndustryIndependent contractors, consulting firms, various industriesManufacturers, quality departments, industrial sectors

Freelance Lab Test Engineers and Quality Control Technicians both work in laboratory settings and require technical certifications. However, Freelance Lab Test Engineers typically operate independently on diverse projects, while Quality Control Technicians are employed full-time within organizations to ensure product quality. The choice depends on whether you prefer freelance flexibility or a stable in-house role.

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Electrical Test Engineer

Eaton

Beaver, PA • On-site

$71K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

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Job description

Eaton's Power Components Division is currently seeking an Electrical Test Engineer. This is an on-site position based at our Beaver, PA facility. Relocation assistance will be provided within the US/PR.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 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 Electrical Test Engineer will support electrical testing operations in our low and high power lab facilities at our Beaver, PA location. This role is critical to product development, innovation, and certification efforts within the Power Components Division. The ideal candidate will ensure safe and accurate execution of electrical tests, maintain lab equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct electrical testing per UL, CSA, IEC, and NEMA standards.
  • Ensure compliance with Eaton's safety policies and electrical safety regulations.
  • Set up and verify complex test configurations.
  • Coordinate lab scheduling, technician tasks, and equipment calibrations.
  • Maintain and organize test samples and documentation.
  • Prepare and process detailed test reports.
  • Support lab upgrades, repairs, and 5S activities.
  • Manage multiple projects to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
  • Previous technical experience, including internship/co-op in a professional environment
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an electrical test lab
  • Experience using a computer for detailed test documentation and analysis
  • Experience with power systems component operation such as circuit breakers, motors, transformers, panelboards, PLCs, HMIs, solid state components
  • Experience with measurement equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and megger equipment
  • Reading Schematics and Blue Prints for assembly

Skills for Success:
  • Working knowledge of test equipment and application in various testing environments
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members to problem solve
  • Capable of clearly communicating ideas and concepts within a team environment
  • Able to assemble, verify, and correlate results as well as prepare reports and present findings
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical power systems and understanding of components in those systems
  • Able to guide technicians on test setups and procedures while maintaining safety protocols

We 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.
Eaton 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.
You 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.
To 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.
We 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. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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10,000+ Employees

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