Chief Engineer- Switchgear Circuit Breakers

Eaton • Moon Township, PA

68d • $141,000 - $206,800

About The Position

Eaton's Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Chief Engineer to be based at our Electrical Sector Headquarters location in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR. This position will require approximately 25% domestic and international travel. We are seeking a dynamic technical leader to drive innovation, strategy, and excellence across our Low and Medium Voltage Power Circuit Breaker product lines. This role will lead global engineering teams in new product development, process improvement, and technical leadership to support business growth and industry leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product design engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in industrial power distribution products and/or systems design.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience directly or indirectly leading engineering teams or technology strategy.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering product design.
• Design for Six Sigma training and certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading technology development roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Lead innovation initiatives and intellectual property development.
• Guide global teams through the full product lifecycle using PROLaunch.
• Approve requirements, lead design reviews, and ensure technical integrity across projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and capabilities.
• Promote digital engineering practices and advanced analysis techniques.
• Build subject-matter expertise and lead training programs to foster technical growth across the organization.
• Monitor industry standards and represent the company in professional organizations and standards bodies.
• Lead cross-regional initiatives with APAC and EMEA teams to develop platform technologies and support global product strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees.
• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees