Chief Engineer - Switchboard Division *Sign-On Bonus Eligible*

Eaton; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Eaton's Electrical sector, Commercial Products and Assemblies division seeks a Divisional Switchboard Chief Engineer for Panelboard & Switchboards. The role may be located in Sumter, SC, El Paso, TX, Morrisville, NC, or Smyrna, GA with relocation and a hybrid model (3 onsite/2 remote).

Sign-On Bonus Eligible. The Chief Engineer will define strategic direction, lead cross‑functional teams, and drive next‑gen products while ensuring compliance to UL/CSA standards and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ of product design experience in power distribution equipment with proven subject matter expertise in designing products that conform to UL standards (e.g., UL50, UL67, UL 891)
• Proficiency in Engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Enovia)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for the CPA product line and advise across the division.
• Lead and mentor site teams; influence roadmap and priorities.
• Ensure product designs comply with UL/CSA and related standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive solutions to completion.
• Review designs and manage safe testing practices and documentation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Strategic direction

Tools

AutoCAD

Enovia

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical sector, Commercial Products and Assemblies (CPA) division is currently seeking a Divisional Switchboard Chief Engineer for Panelboard & Switchboards produce lines. This role may be located at Sumter, SC (preferred), El Paso, TX, Morrisville, NC, or Smyrna, GA, and relocation is available. A hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote) is available. **Sign-On Bonus Eligible**

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Chief Engineer serves as the technical subject matter expert for the product line across the CPA group. They define strategic direction, establish priorities, and indirectly lead site teams to achieve business objectives across the division. The Chief Engineer provides a broad, forward‑looking vision of future products and technologies, and offers expert consultation within their area of specialization. They lead a diverse range of projects, conducting feasibility studies to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget. The role also manages relationships with external suppliers and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive them to completion.

Essential Functions

• Highest level technical expert in the product line. Consults with all levels of the organization on Innovation, New Product Introduction, and customer/production technical issues.
• Drives skill development and routinely mentor others in technical specialties.
• Drive Innovative products and concepts across the product line. Innovation mindset to challenge the status quo of product solutions. Drive next gen products to feed Innovation Funnel and Product Roadmaps.
• Supervises file maintenance for the product line UL and CSA files. Responsible for product compliance to standards, payments of invoices associated with 3rd party work. Responsible for VN resolution for all product line related plants.
• Active participant in codes and standards organizations as necessary, UL, NEC, CSA, NEMA, CANENA. Monitors codes and standards related to the product line. Reports out and drives action at the division level on 3rd party proposals that could impact any product line in the division.
• Review designs and product standards.
• Responsible for ensuring tests are conducted in a safe manner, following all safety rules and procedures to meet objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ of product design experience in power distribution equipment with proven subject matter expertise in designing products that conform to UL standards (For example, UL50, UL67, and UL 891)
• Proficiency in Engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Enovia)