Eaton · 1 day ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
Sumter, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $138K/yr
3+ years expEaton 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.
Electric Vehicle
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
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
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Founded in 1911Dublin, Dublin, IRL
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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