Product Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Omaha, NE

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s Power Distribution and Controls Assemblies business within the Electrical Sector is currently seeking Product Engineers to join our team. These positions can be based in one of our manufacturing locations in either Asheville, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Omaha, NE, or Portland, OR, and will offer relocation assistance. The Product Engineer is primarily responsible for providing electrical and mechanical design and documentation support for power distribution or control product lines. This includes, but is not limited to engineering designs, collaborating with application engineers and manufacturing associates, utilization of design automation software, and producing/maintaining manufacturing documentation. Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution OR currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with an expected graduation date by May 2026.
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of related experience completed at the time of this application
Strong analytical, computer, writing, presentation and customer service skills
Ability to communicate technical information to customers and manufacturing
Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering
Knowledge of design standards

Nice To Haves

Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
Electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing Internship/Co-Op experience
Knowledge of power distribution products (LV and MV Switchgear, Panelboards and Switchboards, Motor Control Centers, etc.)
Experience with PLC or relay programming
Experience with AutoCAD
Project Management experience

Responsibilities

Consult with plant and field sales engineers in interpreting and defining new equipment applications.
Develop a variety of complex drawings and bills-of-material based upon established product designs, which provides sufficient detail to accurately convey the purchaser’s equipment application.
Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces with other products.
Advise Drafting/Design, Manufacturing, and Purchasing – when required – in interpreting information for the accurate production of equipment in accordance with the purchaser’s requirements.
Manage purchaser onsite visits to approve and/or release equipment for shipping.
Manage Manufacturing and Engineering Change Notices.
Demonstrate advanced computer skills with ability to learn required software (Bid Manager, AutoCAD, Design Automation, MAPICS).
Consult with Quality in resolving issues after the equipment is shipped, when required.
Conduct special development/application projects of a complex nature.
Inform cost and cycle time improvement activities.
Conduct technical training guidance and seminars, as required.
Analyze needs and recommend revisions to Department Policies and Procedures.