Power Systems Engineer - Richmond, VA

Eaton's Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Richmond, VA facility.

Position Overview:

Eaton's Critical Power and Digital Infrastructure Division (CPDI) is currently looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join the team Richmond, VA. They will design and support Power Distribution Units while providing manufacturing support on the floor. This position is responsible for complete design and release of customer driven orders from start to finish of project.

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.

In this function you will:

• Apply knowledge of design principles and technologies of heavy electrical equipment design with low and medium voltages, including magnetic design, such as transformers, Inductors, and reactors
• Design and develop Power Distribution Units, Remote Power Panels and Custom solution based on customer driven orders.
• Create schematics and power wire list for products.
• Collaborate with other departments while meeting timelines to deliver reliable product.
• Provide testing support for troubleshooting products when on the production floor.
• Maintain and release design documentation in a controlled environment (PDM).
• Have responsibility for mentoring and recruiting highly skilled engineering talent.
• Confront and solve performance/operational issues to improve engineering efficiency.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years' experience in work experience in electrical or power distribution design.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience with new product development efforts preferred.
• AutoCAD/SolidWorks (PDM).
• Understanding of Magnetics design and its application.
• Understanding of UL, IEC, ETL and/or NEC standards.

Position Criteria:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus.
• Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior-level executive team.
• Will work with production/manufacturing and support build of project while on production floor.
• Familiarity with schematics in a Power Distribution product and PCB layout.

• Travel 15% to attend meetings and technical discussions, observe manufacturing processes, and evaluate vendors.

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Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power - today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges, and doing what's best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.

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 have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.

Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: CPDI PDI

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?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time