Lead Electrical Engineer
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.
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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.
What You'll Do:
• 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.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• 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.
Skills:
Position Criteria:
• Ability to understand the needs of the business and ability to make wise decisions to maintain customer satisfaction and Eaton quality and profitability.
• Mentor – can work with less experienced engineers and designer to provide meaningful feedback about design implications.
• Ability to work autonomously and shift to a team environment with the ability to work with other teams within Eaton.
• Performs work with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail.
• Communication - discuss technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders, strong verbal and written documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.