Eaton’s Life Safety Division Group is seeking a Senior Technician. The Senior Technician will be based out of our Sarasota, FL office. Position Overview: The Senior Technician will be responsible for assembling, reworking, testing, and documenting work as needed to support product and system development. This position will also require knowledge of lab and test equipment maintenance needed to maximize test time and ensure reliable test systems. 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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this role, you will: Plan, write and execute testing Troubleshoot to be able to methodically analyze and determine root cause Work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team Source and maintain= prototyping equipment such as soldering irons, scopes, and other test equipment Interface with test and development engineers to carry out assigned tasks as required for engineering development and testing Maintain engineering parts inventory and supplies necessary to enable in-house prototype builds Maintain a safe lab working environment Perform system and product testing following test plans and test cases Participate in design reviews and provide input into prototype feasibility Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals 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 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. Qualifications Basic (Minimum) Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required Soldering and prototype experience required Knowledge of electronic designs utilizing various types of parts and techniques used to assemble, rework, and test a variety of products Able to read schematics and engineering documentations with a high degree of technical understanding Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. Ability to lift 25lbs and possess a valid driver’s license Candidate must be authorized to work in the US on a continuous basis without company sponsorship No relocation benefit is offered for this role – only candidates within a 50 mile radius of our Sarasota, FL office will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience Demonstrate proficiency in lab equipment use such as oscilloscopes, AC/DC bench power supplies, multimeters Knowledge of the life safety fire industry and it’s governing codes and standards Ability to review installation and user documents for content accuracy and use case description Experience measuring audio equipment quality (Power, THD+N, bandwidth, etc.) Basic understanding of networking protocols and topologies Experience with regulatory requirements and product standards such as UL, IEC, FCC, etc. preferred Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to make administrative decisions related to carrying-out basic duties of the job. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters. Job: Engineering Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: LSD Life Safety Division EMEA Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time