Job Title: Lab Technologist Organization: Vehicle Group Global Products Location: Turin HQ, Italy Job Summary: Support root cause analysis for problem solving efforts, setting up and executing tests, organizing and presenting failure analysis results on Valve Train and other internal combustion engine components. Evaluates VT current and future products and materials. Support, develop and improve laboratory work-flow and procedures interacting with engineering, quality and manufacturing functions. Job Responsibilities: 1. Plan and execute all failure analysis activities and metallurgical checks on engine components in a teamwork environment. 2. Evaluates material properties of existing products and new or improved products following internal and Customer technical specifications working closely to Application Engineers. 3. Perform the assigned activities and support laboratory work-flow related to the testing of current and advanced VT products such as metrological, metallurgical, chemical and material evaluation checks in line with the assigned priorities and up to the editing of technical reports. 4. Evaluates existing products and new or improved products. 5. Select test methods and use of special equipment as required by working in team with engineering, design and manufacturing functions. 6. Define, set-up, and verify measurement systems for design verification, root cause analysis, or performance testing. 7. Performs set up of non-routine and standard tests. 8. Gather data through use of lab equipment and organize into a database or other usable format. 9. Document results of testing or problem solving efforts in a clear and concise technical report. 10. Participates in team problem solving. 11. Identify improvements to designs, assembly procedures, troubleshooting procedures or test methods and maintain updated the laboratory procedures. Qualifications Education Level required: Master Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Material is preferred) Years and area of experience required: 2 to 5 years (preferred) Technical knowledge: Knowledge of Failure Analysis and typical mechanical testing, metallographic and material characterization techniques. Preferred but not required: Mechanical Component Design and Analysis, SEM operation, NDT experience Soft Skills: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, Good teamwork, Get results through self and others, Problem solving and analytical skills, results oriented What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Engineering Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: VEH AUTO Automotive Division Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No