Electrical Engineer

Eaton; Schrems; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Austria seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for LV switchgear and related assemblies. You will design, optimize, and document electrical systems, ensuring performance, safety, and manufacturability.

Collaborating with Process, Mechanical, and QA teams, you will drive continuous improvement, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration of components across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical design, preferably LV switchgear/panel building/system assembly.
• Knowledge of testing equipment and measurement tools.
• Familiarity with IEC 61439, UL 508A and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and oversee electrical systems and assemblies for LVSA products.
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Validate designs through testing, simulation, and prototyping; ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Low voltage systems

Protection devices

Control circuits

Standards knowledge

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

What You'll Do

Responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing electrical systems and assemblies in low voltage applications. This role ensures that all LVSA products meet performance, quality, and safety standards, while supporting manufacturing efficiency and continuous improvement.

Design & Development

• Develop and optimize electrical designs for LVSA products, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and layouts.
• Select components (switchgear, breakers, relays, busbars, control devices) according to technical, quality, and cost requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (IEC, National Standards).

Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical guidance to production and assembly teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers and System Architects to ensure seamless integration of components.

Quality & Compliance

• Validate designs through testing, simulation, and prototyping.
• Review products to ensure adherence to safety regulations and internal quality policies.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for defects or failures and implement corrective actions.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Work with Process Engineers to streamline manufacturing steps and reduce assembly time.
• Recommend design changes to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred but not required)

3-5 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in LV switchgear, panel building, or system assembly.

Skills

• Strong understanding of low voltage electrical systems, protection devices, and control circuits.
• Knowledge of international electrical standards (IEC 61439, UL 508A, etc.).

Experience with testing equipment and measurement tools

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.