Custom Order Product Specialist/ Engineer - Electrical

Eaton Group; Milton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Electrical sector in Milton, ON is seeking a Custom Order Product Specialist/Engineer- Electrical for an onsite role. The position offers day-one benefits and an annual salary range of $82,000–$102,000, reflecting market and candidate qualifications.

You will provide timely engineering drawings, BOM management in ERP, and support for ETO/CTO orders across Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing. Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience using and interpreting the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering drawings and materials information for various departments.
• Develop, review, and maintain BOMs within the ERP system.
• Lead complex Engineered-to-Order (ETO) and Configured-to-Order (CTO) projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to meet project timelines.
• Apply Canadian Electrical Code and standards to support compliant designs.
• Support manufacturing with design for manufacturing and process improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sales, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Canadian Electrical Code

PLC/HMI programming

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Custom Order Product Specialist / Engineer- Electrical to join our team. This onsite position is based at our Milton, ON facility and offers benefits from day one.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $82000 - $102000 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 Custom Order Product Specialist/ Engineer supports Canada's largest manufacturing plant by providing timely and accurate engineering drawings, materials information, and product support for various departments such as Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Services and plant manufacturing. The engineer will ensure design accuracy and compliance with customer specifications, resolve discrepancies, and support the commercial aspects of orders. This includes meeting with customers to approve or revise drawings, supporting final inspections, and providing documentation packages.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Technical and Engineering Support: Provide support for complex products, develop wiring diagrams, and prepare various types of drawings.
• Material & Configuration Management: Develop, review, and maintain bills of material (BOMs) within the ERP system, ensuring customer requirements and engineering changes are accurately incorporated.
• ETO/CTO Order Execution: Lead complex Engineered-to-Order (ETO) and Configured-to-Order (CTO) projects, translating customer requirements into technically sound, code-compliant, and manufacturable solutions.
• Project Coordination & Delivery: Manage engineering priorities against capacity-planning milestones, coordinate cross-functional activities, proactively address technical risks, and ensure engineering deliverables meet project timelines.
• Code & Design Compliance: Apply and interpret the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable engineering standards to support safe, compliant, and effective product designs.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and support initiatives focused on engineering standardization, design for manufacturing, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, project management, supply chain, and other stakeholders to ensure successful execution of complex customer orders.
• Manufacturing Support: Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues, improve product manufacturability, and support the successful production of low-voltage power distribution assemblies.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience using and interpreting the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) License or CET designation is an asset.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC- and HMI-based systems.
• Experience with ERP systems, BOM management, and engineering change management.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.

Skills for Success:

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex engineering projects.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills; French is an asset.

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.

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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.