Hardware Engineering Specialist

Eaton Corporation • Minneapolis, MN

14h • $113,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a specialist hardware Engineer, you will be part of an agile team who develops intelligent embedded electronic devices for high performance, real-time controls and protective relays used for smart grid applications in the electrical power distribution industry. You will collaborate with a multi-discipline engineering team (software, hardware, and test), distributed around the world, to define requirements between hardware and software subsystems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science from an accredited institution
• Minimum 6 years of experience in electronic design or developing embedded communication or control devices
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing control algorithms, experience developing signal processing algorithms
• Experience with embedded hardware electronic peripherals
• Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar ECAD software, signal integrity tools, and simulation platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile development, DFSS, PPAP
• Knowledge of power systems, switchgear and regulator controls products/applications is an added advantage
• Knowledge in manufacturing and product test process.

Responsibilities

• Own end ‑to ‑end electronic hardware architecture, design, and verification for embedded products (examples are digital/analog, power, high ‑speed interfaces, microcontrollers/microprocessors, PMICs, sensors, comms, etc.), from requirements through validation and production release.
• Lead hardware requirements flow ‑down, design tradeoffs, derating, simulation/analysis, design reviews and DfX (DFM/DFA/DFT).
• Champion product compliance/readiness for utility environments.
• Collaborate with firmware & software Systems, Marketing, Test, Manufacturing/Quality, Product and Supply Chain teams to ensure platform reuse, manufacturability, and robust V&V plans across the lifecycle.
• Develop tests for board bring up and design verification, document test plan, test criteria and conduct tests for circuitry design
• Troubleshoot system issues during development projects and throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor/lead engineers’ team, guide technical reviews and coaching plans.

Benefits

• Relocation offered.
• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior