Lead Design Engineer

Lead Design Engineer

Location: Sumter, SC, United States

Hybrid

Job Description:

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Design Engineer. This is a hybrid role located out of our Sumter, SC facility. We are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates within the United States.

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 and features through product research, design, design validation, deployment, and maintenance in accordance with market needs. This role is also responsible for providing technical expertise on switchboard and panelboard products. 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 existing products and the launch of new products and features.

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:

• Develop, design, validate, and manage the implementation of new best-in-class DC (direct-current) power distribution equipment.
• 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).
• Participate in codes and standards organizations as necessary. (UL, NEC, CSA, NEMA, CANENA)
• Represent the product line as a lead technical consultant.
• You will be a commercial & technical resource for the product line, including answering complex customer or field sales questions.
• You will be responsible for new P&S new product development & standard designs.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of design experience with Low Voltage electrical distribution equipment (250-600V).
• 1 year of design experience.
• 1 year of design experience with switchboards.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of design experience with UL 50, UL 67, and UL 891
• Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Skills:

• Bill of Materials (BOM) knowledge and the ability to read drawings/blueprints.
• Prior work experience using a computer, including competence in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Dependable and self-directed.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of product and manufacturing capabilities within plant.
• Knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques.
• Effective Negotiation Skills in managing price, quality and lead-time dimensions
• Prior experience with AS400, MAPICS, VISTA, and DMM computer programs.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be asked to do the following:

• Evaluate the capabilities and integrity of new suppliers.
• Control costs and obtain cost reductions in times of inflation and unstable markets.
• Control inventory levels in job shop environment with lead-times ranging between 4-6 weeks. Anticipate and forecast trends and production requirements.
• Anticipate supply problems and develop contingencies.
• Service changing requirements of engineering.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including aggressiveness, assertiveness and good judgment, as needed to negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Interface and effectively communicate with engineering and accounting to understand and communicate their needs, requirements and restrictions to suppliers.
• Analytical ability coupled with ability to quickly assimilate information so as to be able to gain product knowledge and evaluate vendor's product capabilities.
• Collaborate with the quality team to identify and communicate cause of problems and communicate resolution to all levels of manufacturing.

Additional Information:

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities, analyze complex problems and implement solutions.

Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel at all management, professional, and technical levels. This position requires a high level of responsiveness and proactive problem solving to reinforce enterprise wide goal of providing world class customer satisfaction. Must be team oriented and self-starter with strong multi-tasking and time management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is primarily based in an office environment.

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