Custom Order Engineer

Nutanix; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical sector is seeking a Custom Order Engineer for our Edmonton, AB facility. The role supports electrical and mechanical design, documentation, and manufacturing processes for power distribution or control products.

You will collaborate with application engineers and manufacturing teams, use design software, and maintain manufacturing documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or technical diploma required.
• Knowledge of CSA standard and CEC code.
• At least 1 year of experience with control and switchgear up to 38 kV.
• Proficiency with MS-Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Consult with plant and field sales engineers on equipment applications.
• Develop complex drawings and BOMs with detailed conveyance of applications.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces with products.
• Advise drafting, manufacturing and purchasing for accurate production.
• Manage Manufacturing and Engineering Change Notices.
• Demonstrate advanced software skills (Bid Manager, AutoCAD, Design Automation, Oracle).
• Support quality in post-shipment issue resolution when needed.
• Lead development projects and contribute to cost/cycle-time improvements.
• Provide technical training and seminars as required.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Documentation & interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or technical diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Design Automation

Bid Manager

Oracle

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Custom Order Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Edmonton, AB facility and offers benefits from day one.The expected annual salary range for this role is $69,000 to $87,000 per 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.What you’ll do:The Custom Order Engineer is primarily responsible for providing electrical and mechanical design and documentation support for power distribution or control product lines. This includes, but is not limited to engineering designs, collaborating with application engineers and manufacturing associates, utilization of design automation software, and producing/maintaining manufacturing documentation.In this function you will:Consult with plant and field sales engineers in interpreting and defining new equipment applications.Develop a variety of complex drawings and bills-of-material based upon established product designs, which provides sufficient detail to accurately convey the purchaser’s equipment application.Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces with other products.Advise Drafting/Design, Manufacturing, and Purchasing – when required – in interpreting information for the accurate production of equipment in accordance with the purchaser’s requirements.Manage Manufacturing and Engineering Change Notices.Demonstrate advanced computer skills with ability to learn required software (Bid Manager, AutoCAD, Design Automation and Oracle).Consult with Quality in resolving issues after the equipment is shipped, when required.Conduct special development/application projects of a complex natureInform cost and cycle time improvement activities.Conduct technical training guidance and seminars, as required.Analyze needs and recommend revisions to Department Policies and Procedures.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:Electrical Engineering degree or technical diplomaKnowledge of CSA standard and CEC code.At least one (1) year experience in the application of control and switchgear assembly products up to 38kV.Competency in using MS-Office and AutoCAD.Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Must be able to work onsite at Edmonton facility.Preferred Qualifications:Eligible for Registration as Member in Training (EIT) or a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)Knowledge of power distribution products (LV and MV Switchgear, Panelboards and Switchboards, Motor Control Centers, etc.)Prior engineering experience within the electrical industry.Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.Project Management experienceStrong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.Position Success Criteria:Demonstrate strong analytical and troubleshooting skills when supporting production and resolving technical issues.Effectively communicate technical information to customers, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional teams.Knowledge of design standards.All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.This posting is for an existing vacancy.At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs to you that match the skills and experience required for the open role. Our Talent Acquisition teams also uses AI to identify applicants whose skills are a match for the job. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.