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Eaton · 1 day ago

Lead Electrical Engineer

Eaton is a global technology leader in power management solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will interpret customer requirements, coordinate engineering processes, and lead projects to enhance productivity and quality in electrical systems.

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Responsibilities

Interpret detailed non-standard customer requirements and translate them, as closely as possible into previously established standards
Contact field sales and/or the end customer or Consulting Engineer as required to ensure accurate interpretation of the intent of the specifications
Interpret detailed written descriptions of operating sequences and convert them to control and protection schematics
Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces with other products
Complete all phases of the custom order engineering process to insure accurate and timely completion of Customer Approval (CA) and Manufacturing Information (MI) drawings
Consult with Plant and Field Sales Engineers in interpreting and defining new equipment applications
Conduct special development/application projects
Take lead in preparation and presentation of training materials for front end and shop personnel to support continuous learning and increased proficiencies in technical applications of P&S products
Proactively participate on cross functional teams in support of implementing lean manufacturing strategies, including front end business process improvement
Interface with the Design Engineering department when necessary for development of switchboard custom designs
Interface with Quality/Warranty Department to ensure continued post-shipment customer support
Support the Quality Department through assisting in troubleshooting problems during electrical testing and developing test procedures
Demonstrates clear understanding of the full breadth of product line offering, including complex wiring and design applications in order to provide exceptional solution selling support to field sales and/or channel partners
Achieve certification in Six Sigma, ELS, or other critical tool, in order to support enterprise-wide goals for continuous improvement in EBE, ELS, EQS, or ESP assessments
Lead project team chartered with goal of improving productivity, reducing cycle time, and/or achieving major cost savings
Adhere to all safety rules and procedures, including 5S requirements, and responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to the appropriate management or ESP/ELS representative as required
Provide On-the-Job training for new COE engineers and Senior COE engineers

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPLC ProgrammingLeadership ExperiencePower Distribution SystemsHMI InterfaceAuto-CadMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointContinuous Improvement

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3 years of electrical engineering experience
Minimum of 1 year of PLC Programming
Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience managing people or project teams
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Understanding of established design standards and their application in Power distribution and control systems
Proficient in PLC programming/troubleshooting (complete multi rung programs) and HMI interface
Computer literacy – proficient in the use of Bid Manager, Plant Order Manager, Auto-Cad and other AS400 systems as they apply to MI generation and order processing
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to prepare training material and other supporting documentation

Benefits

Health and Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid and unpaid time away from work

Company

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

H1B Sponsorship

Eaton has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (133)
2024 (119)
2023 (79)
2022 (70)
2021 (72)
2020 (36)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.6M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M

Leadership Team

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Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
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Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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