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Eaton · 1 day ago

Senior Design Engineer

Hodges, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $122K/yr

3+ years exp

Eaton is a leading company in the electrical engineering sector, currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer. In this hybrid role, you will develop best-in-class products and features, providing technical expertise on busway products and contributing to annual engineering growth projects.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

Responsibilities

Translate internal and external customer requirements into measurable performance criteria and develop technical communications: datasheets, interface control documents, test plans, etc

Design, CAD 3D model and test product prototypes. Perform DfM&A, GD&T & Tolerance stacking analysis for making design effective and reliable within practical manufacturing environment. Maintain drawings, product structure, and design standards

Maintain and improve existing products through design and competitive analysis resolving existing product’s design related manufacturing & quality challenges & Customer issues

Engineering change management for existing product through PLM System (ENOVIA)

Systematic approach of problem solving through root cause analysis, DFMEA and related problem-solving tools utilizing Design for Six Sigma Principles. Test plan creation (DVP&R) and work with third party certification agency (UL/CSA/ETL) for test plan sign off and product certification

Lead product performance test execution, including but not limited to thermal performance, short circuit performance, mechanical integrity performance, etc

Work with manufacturing disciplines to design processes as well as products which meet market and customer needs. Provide guidance to manufacturing engineers during development of products and during upgrade of existing products. Provide direction to production employees on technical issues

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

Represent the product line as a technical consultant in front of Internal and External Customers

Identify technology upgrades and cost reduction opportunities to keep the product line in a competitive position

Apply knowledge of industry and certification standards to ensure proper product compliance (UL, NEC, CSA, NEMA, IEEE, CANENA)

Qualification

3D CAD toolsDesign for Six SigmaDFMEAElectromechanical product designValidation testingTolerance stack analysisSimulation analysisValue-analysis/value-engineeringRegulatory standards knowledgeProject ManagementTeam player

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering from an accredited institution

Minimum three (3) years of engineering or technical experience in design and/or manufacturing

No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Hodges facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

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

Prior experience in an electromechanical product design role

Prior experience in a value-analysis/value-engineering role

Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma and Project Management

Validation testing experience

Familiarity with simulation analysis

Product design experience with 3D CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor is Preferred)

Knowledge of DFMEA and engineering problem solving tools

Knowledge of DfM&A & Tolerance stack analysis

Working knowledge of regulatory standards that covers low voltage distribution equipment

Team player and ready to work with cross functional teams to achieve common goals