Sr. Product Engineer

Eaton's Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Senior Product Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Arden, NC site. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Position Overview:

This position will be responsible for the design of industry-leading Automatic Transfer Switch components and assemblies. The Senior Product Engineer must be capable of providing a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of electrical engineering knowledge and the development of solutions to complex problems pertaining to products, materials, manufacturing processes, tests, and unique customer applications.

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 function you will:

• Design support responsibility for ATS product line. Execute on design, development, and related technical tasks required to maintain the product line.
• Develop product designs which may require the implementation of unique solutions.
• Support and prepare specifications for products, equipment, and processes while maintaining awareness and cost control. This may involve direct customer interface to establish requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, incorporating resources management and milestone deliverables in conjunction with Lead Engineer.
• Possess the appropriate project management skills to take the lead position on various development projects.
• Conduct appropriate testing and evaluation of products, parts, equipment, tools, and systems along with necessary corrective follow-up.
• Possess a working knowledge of all development/design related ISO procedures and work instructions.
• Capable of conducting and documenting team/supporting meetings and activities in the absence of their supervisor.
• Support plant quality initiatives.
• Support plant cost improvement objectives.
• Other duties, projects as assigned including MESH/Safety activities.

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 of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related design experience.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates residing outside of a 50-mile radius of Arden, NC

Position Criteria:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in electrical schematic and logic design. Familiarity with PLC/ELC controls and communications protocols.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of the interaction between electrical switching systems, and surrounding systems such as the utility power grid, motors, and generators/backup systems.
• Able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in understanding the interaction of systems with mechanical, electrical, or electronic principles.
• Create, configure, and disseminate system requirements for designs internal and external.
• Experience with process improvements toolsets into a highly engineered environment (could include: Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause analysis, etc.).
• Demonstrate sound problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have strong interpersonal communications skills.
• Possess the ability to analyze product failure issues sufficiently to drive them to root cause.
• Possess adequate project management skills to direct the activities for any PROLaunch projects from Runners to Aliens

Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites).
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs.
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance.
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development.
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs.
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

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.

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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: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ES CRDS COMM Commercial

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