Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in El Paso, TX.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.
The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities to support the switchboard and panelboard product lines. The Engineering Electrical Lead is the primary contact for the Order Entry schedule and assignment of orders to the ECOE Team of engineers that create an engineering package (drawings and bills of materials) for the operation to be able to manufacture orders. This role will help to evaluate Electrical drawings per costumer specs and will lead the effort to standardize wiring procedures in the El Paso plant.
This is a unique opportunity to lead an Engineering team and work very close with Engineering teams in the US. This role will be accountable for leading the effort to improve Engineering process and drive more efficiency as we ramp up volumes of customer orders. In this role you will make wiring improvements through collection and analysis of engineering data to increase safety, product quality, customer delivery and cost reductions
This person will be responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement and training activities within the department and expertise with the pertinent Eaton system software tools such as Bid Manager, MAPICS/AS400, VISTA, OMS and Design Automation.
This role leads to cross-functional collaboration, ensures engineering excellence, and mentors a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.
What you'll do:
Lead Electrical COE Engineering team and assist management in direct oversight of department's daily activities.
Develop a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources.
Support engineering function by providing directions to team members per Engineering spreadsheets, UL standards and NEC in interpreting complex customer requirements and translating them into manufacturable switchboard designs.
Maintain and track order schedules and risks.
Upgrade existing processes, deploy new initiatives, and recommend new solutions based on analysis and customer trends.
Supervise quality of schematic drawings, BOMs and components.
Demonstrate clear understanding of the full breadth of product line offering, including complex wiring and design applications to provide exceptional solutions selling support to field sales and/or channel partners.
Interface with the Design Engineering dept as necessary for development of switchboard custom designs.
Interface with Quality/Warranty Department to ensure continued post-shipment customer support.
Support the Quality Dept through assisting in troubleshooting problems during electrical testing and developing test procedures.
Experience troubleshooting control wiring devices following Industry standards and product specifications.
Recommend design changes and tooling.
Participate in product process design/proto@types reviews. Evaluate and verify wiring assemblies completed by peers.
Coach and develop engineering talent; deliver technical training across departments.
Proactively participate in cross functional teams in support of implementing lean manufacturing strategies, including front end business process improvement.
Implement, promote and maintain a safe work environment by implementing a culture of zero accidents including prevention, investigation and application of rules. Identify, control and administer risk and danger in own area and engineering processes.
Promote company's mission and vision by actively supporting Eaton's ethics and values as well as quality policies.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering in Low or Medium voltage Switchboard/Switchgear or Power distribution engineering experience.
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..
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of El Paso, TX will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient understanding of electricity
Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD
Experience with Eaton systems: VISTA, Bid Manager, AS-400, ENOVIA & DMM
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Demonstrated technical and application knowledge of switchboards
Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and regulations (UL891)
One (1) year troubleshooting Electrical circuits
1 year of leadership experience managing people or project teams
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