Lead Product Engineer

Eaton's Power Systems Division is seeking a Lead Product Engineer. This role will be based in South Milwaukee, WI.

Position Overview:

The lead product engineer is responsible for sustaining engineering support for medium voltage reclosers, fault interrupters and switches. The product engineer identifies creative solutions, performs engineering analysis, creates detailed designs, oversees verification, and contributes to the implementation of product cost savings, product improvement, and engineering process improvement projects. The lead product engineer takes ownership of technical decisions for the product line.

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:

• Develop, maintain, and improve product design and product definition data (bills of materials, drawings, specifications) related to reclosers, fault interrupters and switches.
• Manage the introduction of new products and changes to existing products.
• Support production and manufacturing engineering with resolution of production and testing issues.
• Work with global suppliers and Supplier Quality Engineers to define and conduct supplier assessments, capability analysis, and part approvals.
• Work with Service, Quality Engineers, Application Engineers and customers to analyze, document and resolve product reliability issues. Write product analysis reports for affected customers.
• Utilize Design for Six Sigma and Lean techniques to drive product and process improvements.
• Design for Cost/Design for Manufacture Analysis (DFM/DFA) on individual parts, subassemblies with the ability to propose alternate materials and methods of assembly and manufacture.
• Perform engineering analysis and digital simulation leveraging advanced tools (CAD, FEA, statistical analysis, software applications, electrical/mechanical analysis tools, etc.).
• Coordinate the execution of functional and reliability test plans utilizing both internal and external lab resources.
• Apply relevant Industry Standards to product design, including development and execution of design verification and validation.
• Set aggressive goals, measure performance, and strive to go beyond what is expected.
• Constantly look for ways to improve processes, products and services; appropriately challenge the status quo.

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 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum five years engineering experience
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now and in the future
• No relocation is offered for this role. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the South Milwaukee, WI site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of design experience with electromechanical systems
• Medium voltage design experience and power system analysis experience
• Green belt or black belt trained

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Proficient using Microsoft Office software
• Problem solving experience using Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Product design, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing knowledge

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.

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)

Eaton 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: [email protected]

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: ESSG CPSD PRD Power Reliability Division

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