Lead Design Engineer - New Product Introduction

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

4d•$97,000 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Design Engineer - New Product Introduction. This position will be based at our facility in Sumter, SC. We are offering relocation assistance for candidates who reside within the U.S. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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. What you’ll do: The Lead Design Engineer 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 through state-of-the-art control wiring CAD systems. This role is also responsible for providing technical expertise on power distribution control circuits. 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 new product that they launch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum 2 years of design experience with electrical distribution equipment
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
Fabrication methods for sheet metal, plastic, copper, and aluminum
Proper bus joint design

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience designing products under UL 50, UL67, and UL 891 standards
Two (2) years of experience with EPLAN software package
Two (2) years of experience with Autodesk Inventor
Certification for Design for Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Be the subject matter expert for control wiring and harness development
Work with other divisions to develop automation around EPLAN schematics and wiring diagrams from Eaton’s Design Automation tool
Develop, design, validate, and manage the implementation of best-in-class power control circuit designs.
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).
Represent the product line as a lead technical consultant with respect to control wiring.
You will be a commercial & technical resource for the product line, including answering complex customer or field sales questions.