Engineering Lab Manager

What you’ll do:

• Communicate closely with CPS engineering team to understand all critical requirements of new test facilities.
• Ensure that the technical requirements are clearly translated into building size, clearance, access, HVAC, power requirements, floor space and other lab specifications. 
• Review design and drawings for compliance with usage requirements.
• Harmonize engineering, operations and service team safety protocols and procedures.
• Champion electrical lab safety program and processes.
• Communicate company policies and guidelines and ensure they are consistently practiced and deployed.
• Plan and oversee procurement and installation of lab equipment. Setup and commission lab.
• Lab equipment storage, tracking and allocation.
• Digitalization of equipment location and status.
• Initiate, develop and manage large capital projects including test and manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups.
• Increase safety and repeatability of existing processes. 
• Develop employees within areas of responsibility to work as a team to accomplish goals as set forth by the company or location.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.
• Manage activities in the test labs including:
• Maintain test lab equipment, equipment calibration, documentation, and procedures.
• Submit purchase requests for lab equipment and supplies.
• Receive test lab requests and schedule testing.
• Ensure compliance to test lab procedures and MESH requirements of all personnel in the test lab.
• Lead annual UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP) audit and close any Non-Conformities to Requirements (NCRs) received.

What you'll do:

In this role you will:

• Communicate closely with CPS engineering team to understand all critical requirements of new test facilities.
• Ensure that the technical requirements are clearly translated into building size, clearance, access, HVAC, power requirements, floor space and other lab specifications. 
• Review design and drawings for compliance with usage requirements.
• Harmonize engineering, operations and service team safety protocols and procedures.
• Champion electrical lab safety program and processes.
• Communicate company policies and guidelines and ensure they are consistently practiced and deployed.
• Plan and oversee procurement and installation of lab equipment. Setup and commission lab.
• Lab equipment storage, tracking and allocation.
• Digitalization of equipment location and status.
• Initiate, develop and manage large capital projects including test and manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups.
• Increase safety and repeatability of existing processes. 
• Develop employees within areas of responsibility to work as a team to accomplish goals as set forth by the company or location.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.
• Manage activities in the test labs including:
  • Maintain test lab equipment, equipment calibration, documentation, and procedures.
  • Submit purchase requests for lab equipment and supplies.
  • Receive test lab requests and schedule testing.
  • Ensure compliance to test lab procedures and MESH requirements of all personnel in the test lab.
  • Lead annual UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP) audit and close any Non-Conformities to Requirements (NCRs) received.

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Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing or electrical testing environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Raleigh, NC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in design and layout of manufacturing or electrical lab spaces.
• Demonstrated experience working with architects, engineering firms and contractors to build high power test bays.
• Lockout/Tagout safety certification.
• Experience with UL standards and testing.
• Experience with electrical device testing.
• Experience supervising personnel.
• Basic understanding of electrical safety.
• Ability to read structural blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, devices, DC Battery systems.
• Ability to draw and understand one-line diagram representations of building electrical systems.
• Familiarity with the latest NEC and NFPA standards.