Eaton · 1 day ago
Engineering Specialist- Vacuum Interrupters
Horseheads, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expEaton’s Power Components Division is seeking an Engineering Specialist- Vacuum Interrupters to support their vacuum interrupter business and its customers. The role involves driving technology innovation, supporting manufacturing and product development, and collaborating globally to advance vacuum interruption technology.
Electric Vehicle
No H1B
Responsibilities
Establish yourself as a subject matter expert in vacuum interruption technology through ongoing R&D work and practical application
Lead the development of new vacuum interrupter products by leveraging Voice of Customer (VOC) insights
Drive innovation and contribute to the creation of value‑added intellectual property
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies in the field and attend industry conferences to support technical visibility of the Vacuum Interrupter Product Line
Become familiar with relevant IEEE and IEC standards and participate in IEEE Switchgear Committee activities
Develop a deep understanding of the Vacuum Interrupter manufacturing process to:
Contribute to plant cost‑out initiatives
Support manufacturing troubleshooting and new process development
Develop an understanding of customer products and applications to provide timely support for quality‑hold resolutions and failure analyses
Understand key VI components and characteristics to support new materials or alternate source development for Supply Chain teams
Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and globally distributed teams across the Power Components Division to achieve project goals
Partner with teams from Eaton Research Labs, the Electrical Sector Center of Excellence, and external technology resources—including national labs and universities—to support technology and product innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution
Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience in designing, developing and testing vacuum arc and/or vacuum interrupter technologies
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
Master's degree/PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution
Research experience in vacuum arc and/or MV breaker/switchgear related product development, manufacturing and testing
Hands-on experience in developing and testing vacuum interrupter/breakers and MV switchgear
Experience working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members
Benefits
Health and Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Programs that provide for 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
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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