Senior Project Engineer
About The Position
Eaton’s Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) division is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for its Syracuse, New York facility. The role develops and executes customer-centric Engineered-to-Order (ETO) solutions for industrial and harsh-duty applications, serving as the technical leader for complex projects and independently managing engineering activities from concept development through manufacturing release. The engineer leads multiple projects, provides technical guidance, drives innovation, and supports continuous improvement while delivering solutions that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and business objectives. The position reports to the ETO Engineering Manager. The expected annual salary range is $86,000–$126,000. Salary is a general guideline and depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. The position does not offer relocation benefits; candidates must be within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY, except active-duty military service member candidates. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- At least 5 years of engineering experience interfacing with a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with product design, engineering documentation, and CAD tools.
- Must be within a 50-mile radius of Syracuse, NY, unless an active-duty military service member candidate.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ETO products and custom-engineered solutions.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD, AutoCAD 2D, SAP ERP, and Enovia.
- Experience leading cross-functional technical projects and mentoring engineers.
- Experience with industrial controls and electrical products or circuit protection.
- Knowledge of UL/NEMA/NEC standards, particularly in Power Distribution & Controls (e.g., 50/50E, 508/508A, 1203, 67).
- Experience with third-party certification requirements, particularly for Industrial and Harsh & Hazardous Locations (e.g., UL/CSA/ATEX).
Responsibilities
- Develop custom product solutions in response to customer, distributor, and field sales inquiries.
- Prepare technical proposals and coordinate bid activities to support profitable business growth.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while meeting customer-driven timelines.
- Lead product design, feasibility analysis, and technical risk assessments, considering cost, manufacturability, reliability, codes, and certifications.
- Recommend product improvements, new solutions, and design enhancements based on customer and market needs.
- Support manufacturing through product launch and provide technical guidance for production-related issues.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, bills of material, product specifications, and installation documentation.
- Collaborate with customers, sales, operations, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet technical and schedule requirements.
- Provide technical guidance, drive innovation, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering organization.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
