Lead Electrical Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Richmond, VA

1d•$97,000 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team in Richmond, VA. Relocation benefits and sponsorship will be provided within the United States only. Eaton’s Electrical Data Center Power Distribution division designs, manufactures, and services Static Transfer Switches (STS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), and Dry-Type transformers 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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Position Overview: 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum five (5) years of experience in electrical design OR a Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in electrical design
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.

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

Leading the electrical design and development of product lines.
Contributing to project design, development, and prototype production.
Providing system-level technical leadership, making key design decisions to ensure optimal integration across power electronics, magnetics, protection, and control systems.
Mentoring junior staff, driving design standards and best practices.
Supporting management through all phases of product development from concept through manufacturing launch.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering to identify relevant industry standards and compliance requirements impacting product design.
Leading product certification planning, validation, and testing activities and supporting relevant Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
Driving design and implementation of engineering repository structures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for electrical design, including verification and validation processes.
Supporting production through design for manufacturing (DFM), cost optimization, and reliability improvements using DFMEA / DFSS.
Leading efforts to optimize assembly, test processes, and product performance in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and testing teams.
Maintaining and applying expertise in relevant standards including UL, IEEE, IEC, CSA, and DOE, ensuring compliance and influencing design decisions.
Leading technical reviews, providing design guidance, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure engineering designs meet quality standards.
Driving system-level design decisions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and cost across the product lifecycle.