Lead Design Engineer - Direct Current

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

28d•$94,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Design Engineer - Direct Current. This is a hybrid role located out of our Sumter, SC facility. We are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates within the United States. The Lead Design Engineer - Direct Current is responsible for the achievement of standardization of engineering systems across the Eaton Panelboard and Switchboard product line operations. They will develop best-in-class products and features through product research, design, design validation, deployment, and maintenance in accordance with market needs. This role is also responsible for providing technical expertise on switchboard and panelboard products. The Lead Design Engineer is also responsible for supporting each of the nineteen Panelboard and Switchboard operational sites (Sumter, Juarez, El Paso, and 16 Satellites) with regard to the design accuracy of existing products and the launch of new products and features. The expected annual salary range for this role is $94000 - $138000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 5 years of design experience with low voltage electrical distribution equipment.
Minimum 1 year of design experience with Direct Current electrical distribution equipment at 250VDC or above OR minimum 1 year of design experience with switchboards.
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.
Good verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
Proficiency in Engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor & Enovia)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with Autodesk Inventor
Knowledge of Product Life-cycle management systems and their structure
Predictive analysis such as CFD (thermal flow), FEA (stress analysis), and electro-magnetic
Fabrication methods for sheet metal, plastic, copper, and aluminum
Proper bus joint design
Up to 10% of your time traveling

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, electronics engineering from an accredited institution.
5 years of design experience with Direct Current electrical distribution equipment at 250VDC or above.
2 years of design experience with UL 50, UL 67, and UL 891
Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Responsibilities

Develop, design, validate, and manage the implementation of new best-in-class DC power distribution equipment.
Ability to translate internal and external customer requirements into measurable performance criteria.
Assist in the development of the schedule and budget for new product development projects.
Develop technical communications: datasheets, interface control documents, test plans, etc.
Design, model, and test product prototypes.
Maintain and improve existing products through design and competitive analysis.
Work with other Eaton Electrical businesses as well as outside suppliers to develop new features and design opportunities for products within the product line scope and charter.
Integrate best practices from each functional team to deliver a high quality, best-in-class design.
Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, NEC, NEMA, OSPHD).
Participate in codes and standards organizations as necessary. (UL, NEC, CSA, NEMA, CANENA)
Represent the product line as a lead technical consultant.
You will be a commercial & technical resource for the product line, including answering complex customer or field sales questions.
You will be responsible for new P&S new product development & standard designs.

Benefits

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.
Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.

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