Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Engineering Manager. Relocation is offered.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $108749.97 - $159499.96 a year.
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:
The Broomfield facility is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of medium voltage distribution switchgear and components for utility and C&I markets. The Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers in various engineering functions including engineer to order (ETO), VAVE/Cost Out, maintenance of line, mechanical and electrical engineering, SEL relay programming, IEEE testing and standards, customer interaction and support, and technical expertise regarding medium voltage switchgear. You will use your professional skills to lead a team of engineers to keep up with the fast-growing market segments.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead & Manage: Mentor engineers by guiding them through technical challenges and career growth, while aligning projects with skill development and promoting engagement in industry learning, certifications, and customer experiences.
Sustain & Improve: Ensure product designs comply with IEEE and evolving industry standards, provide technical expertise in medium voltage switchgear and controls, and lead VAVE initiatives by managing cost-out activities and aligning project roadmaps with plant goals, sourcing resiliency, and quality improvements.
Customer Focus: Oversee the engineer-to-order (ETO) process to ensure timely, accurate customer deliverables; provide technical support during recurring and ad hoc customer meetings; review submittal and design drawings; and validate bill of materials for accuracy prior to production release.
Think & Act Strategically: Manage engineering expenses, capital investments, and cost-out targets from annual planning to monthly execution; provide program management guidance and expand site proficiency in Eaton's phased gate project management system; and influence product roadmaps by leveraging technical knowledge, customer insights, and competitive product observations.
Ensure Safety: Support site deployment of Eaton's environmental, health, and safety programs including oversee electrical test safety compliance.
Drive Efficiency: Champion continuous improvement mindset by leveraging digital modeling, tools and processes to enhance engineering efficiency. Instill effective decision making and prioritization to balance trade-offs and achieve stretch goals.
Technical leadership: Possess and apply expertise in power system automation and switchgear products including settings and testing; understand low and high voltage circuit applications; and guide system integration testing with production teams to ensure full system validation, including factory acceptance testing when required.
Collaborate effectively: Lead, facilitate and participate in the activities of a cross-functional team to plan and execute business operations and continuous improvement aligned with our Quality Management System. Accurately communicate status and quality of projects and deliverables to team, management, and stakeholders.
Strive for Excellence: Set ambitious goals, measure performance, and constantly seek ways to improve processes, products, and services.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor of science degree in STEM fields from an accredited institution.
-Minimum of 5 years of engineering design experience with electromechanical systems.
-Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience (e.g., program/project manager, or supervisor/manager).
-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 Qualifications:
-Bachelor or Master of Science in Power or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
-3+ years engineering experience with electrical power systems or switchgear product design.
-3+ years experience managing an engineering or technical team.
-Experience with medium voltage switchgear and control design, test, and application.
Skills
-Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Demonstrated leadership skills, either direct supervision or project leadership.
-Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Proficient using Microsoft Office and CAD and PLM software.
-Problem solving experience using Root Cause Analysis techniques.
-Product design, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing knowledge.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on December 19, 2025.
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