Summary
Eaton is hiring a Test Engineer – PCBA for its Dubai operations, with a hybrid worktime model. The role develops and maintains PCBA and finished-goods test procedures, supports production troubleshooting and repairs, and manages test equipment maintenance and calibration. The engineer also tracks test performance, leads improvement activities, and supports industrialization, audits, and quality investigations. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in PCBA production testing.
The posting
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Dubai serves as a strategic hub for Eaton’s Middle East operations, bringing together commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support teams within a globally connected business environment. Building on more than 40 years in the region, Eaton recently announced the development of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, reinforcing our long‑term investment in growth, collaboration, and capability building.
As Test Engineer – PCBA, you set-up, validate, maintain and improve PCBA test procedure in production and ensure technical support in production for Failed PCBAs (or FGs) diagnosis after ICT/Flying probe/functional test, to secure EATON production quality standards and constantly improve customer satisfatction. This role ensures PCBA EATON quality compliance for repaired PCBA for New Product Introduction, Transfered PCBA from other EATON plants or EMS, and ensure robust and stable PCBA testing and repairing processes definition, compliant with industry standards, supporting product quality, and operational excellence, in line with EATON Safety rules.
The Test Engineer – PCBA will design PCBA/FG test procedure and Work Instructions in production, interacts with Manufacturing Test development team during design phases (manufacturability of PCBA & FG), by supporting Industrialization Program Manager, trackz defect rate at FCT/ICT Test process steps during Pre-series and in production, via Pareto analysis, define, manage and realize Testers and Test fixtures maintenance activities, defines repair processs for failed PCBA/FG to be applied in production and suggests CI and VAVE projects for productivity improvement.
What you’ll do:
- Develop, deliver and maintain Operators and Maintenance work instruction and plan, for PCBA & FG electronic test equipment processes (ICT, Flying Probe, Functional tests).
- Manage and realize maintenance activities level 2 & 3 (preventives maintenance and internal-external equipment calibrations).
- Support Industrialization program manager in ProLaunch Manufacturing delivrables release: Process flow Chart, PFMEA, PPAP, etc.., with Manufacturing Test development engineering team.
- Support Industrialization program manager to influence PCB/PCBA design through DFM reviews, with R&D
- Ensure PCBA test instruction and maintenance plan linked to ECO/MCO in due time.
- Track and improve PCBA/FGs Test related cycle times for each PCBA SKU, and Update related RCCP data with production manager
- Support customer audit and Plant quality certification programs at Test processes Level (ICT/Flying Probe Functional and other electronic test steps).
- Support Manufacturing Test development team in new test solutions implementation in production: MSA tests, cycle time confirmation, maintenance plan definition, operator work instruction: change over and production operations, etc...
- Support component & Product engineer in SAP and MES setUp for PCBA/FGs test operation data establishment.
- Analyse OEE of testers in production per SKU and define Continuous Improvement plan for Electronic Testing area.
- Track maintenance indicators to improve Test area performance: MTBF, MTTR
- Act as technical interlocutor for other EATON plant and EMS , for test in production shopfloor
- Define CAPEX needs for PP, to improve productivity in production test area (ROI)
- Support Production Continuous Improvement initiatives, SMED, Kaizen events, RIE, VSM
- Act as production test process expert for quality crisis root cause analysis , and action plan definition.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing test in production. Strong knowledge on PCBA manufacturing processes is a plus.
Skills:
- Demonstrating in Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Production support and trouble shooting in test area
- Significative experience in Test operation in production, including maintenance is required (Flying probe programing on Takaya, functional testing).
- Expert in Test processes and equipments in production.
- Electronic PCBA defect root cause analysis capability (CI tools application)
- Solid understanding on PCBA manufacturing processes.
- Programation of flying Probe equipment (i.e. Takaya flying Probe).
- IPC-A610 Class3 strong knowledge and application (Certification is a strong advantage)
- Knowledge of ESD safety procedures and quality control practices.
- Maintenance plan creation and realization experience in test equipment.
- Good communication with pedagogic skills and spirit of synthesis.
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to work with multiple plant stakeholders, R&D engineers, and strongly support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Safety oriented in operations, in line with EATON MESH and operational activities.
What we offer you:
- Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
- Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
- Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
- Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
- Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
- Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
- Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
- Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
- Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model
Living and Working in Dubai
Dubai is an internationally connected city that offers strong professional opportunities within a truly global environment. Living and working in Dubai means being part of a diverse, forward‑looking business community, supported by modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a well‑established expatriate ecosystem.
At Eaton, employees based in Dubai are part of a stable, well‑governed organization that brings together global teams, clear ways of working, and the flexibility needed to support both performance and long‑term career development.
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