Lead Electrical Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, surge protection devices (SPD), batteries, Power distribution, monitoring/metering equipment and three phase electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements. 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. The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical design and development of product lines, contributing to project design, development, and prototype production. This role provides system-level technical leadership, making key design decisions to ensure optimal integration across power electronics, magnetics, protection, and control systems. The Lead Electrical Engineer mentors junior staff, drives design standards and best practices, and supports management through all phases of product development from concept through manufacturing launch. 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 electrical engineering from an accredited institution with minimum five (5) years’ work experience in Electrical Product Engineering or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in electrical design and development.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 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 products from concept to manufacturing launch.
In depth knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) techniques.
Knowledge of manufacturing concepts and test operations.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical aspects of Surge Protection Devices (SPD), per approved engineering specifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering to identify relevant industry standards and compliance requirements impacting product design, and integrate electrical systems with overall manufacturing processes.
Drive design and implementation of engineering repository structures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for electrical design, including verification and validation processes. Support production through design for manufacturing (DFM), cost optimization, and reliability improvements using DFMEA / DFSS.
Lead product certification planning, validation, and testing activities and support relevant Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
Drive cost reduction proposals for new and existing products based on cost trades, design improvements and Value-Added Value Engineering (VAVE) process.
Maintain and apply expertise in relevant standards including UL, IEEE, IEC, CSA, and DOE, ensuring compliance and influencing design decisions.
Lead technical reviews, provide design guidance, and mentor junior engineers to ensure engineering designs meet quality standards.
Drive system-level design decisions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and cost across the product lifecycle.