Designer III

Eaton; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Electrical, Protection, Control and Solutions (PCS) division is seeking a Designer III in Moon Township, PA. Relocation assistance is available and a hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote) is offered for this onsite role.

You will lead PCB layout design for solid state and hybrid circuit breakers using Altium, produce complete assembly packages, BOMs, drawings, and maintain design documentation for production.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electronics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years PCB design experience.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design and create PCB layouts for solid state and hybrid breakers using Altium.
• Generate complete PCB assembly packages with BOMs and drawings.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.
• Review designs for IPC, EMI/EMC, and safety standards.
• Support design changes and revision control.

Skills

PCB design

Altium Designer

Schematic capture

Documentation

IPC standards

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Electronics design

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PADS

AutoCAD

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical, Protection, Control and Solutions (PCS) division is currently seeking a Designer III. This role will be located in Moon Township, PA and relocation assistance is available. Additionally, a hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote) is also available for this onsite role.

Reporting to the Manager, as a member of the Protection Control & Solutions (PCS) Design Services Team, this role will lead the design and creation of printed circuit board layouts for solid state and hybrid circuit breakers using Altium. Generate the complete PCB assembly package, including fabrication drawings, assembly prints, and bills of materials, ensuring all documentation is complete and ready for production.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to develop printed circuit board designs that meet functional, mechanical, thermal, safety, and manufacturability requirements.
• Create PCB layouts including component placement, routing, stack-up definition, and design rule implementation using Altium Designer.
• Generate and maintain complete PCB design documentation packages including fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, Gerber files, assembly data, and related technical documentation required for production.
• Review PCB designs for compliance with applicable electrical, safety, electromagnetic interference (EMI), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and IPC standards.
• Support design changes by revising PCB layouts and associated documentation in accordance with engineering change requests and product lifecycle requirements.
• Create, maintain, and validate schematic symbols, PCB footprints, 3D models, and component libraries used in PCB design tools.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, assembly, testing, reliability, and cost effectiveness; incorporate feedback from fabrication and assembly partners to improve product quality and manufacturing yield.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to establish and improve PCB design standards, design rules, and best practices.
• Generate and maintain 3D models and mechanical interface data to support integration of circuit boards into breaker assemblies.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and documentation quality.
• Coordinate with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Maintain design files and revision control in accordance with engineering procedures.
• Support prototype builds and troubleshooting activities during product development.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronic Design, Electronics Technology, Drafting, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of PCB design experience (Internships and Co-Op experiences may count toward this requirement)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC CID or CID+ Certification
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engingeering Technology or related field
• Proven work experience using Altium Designer
• Experience developing PCB documentation packages for fabrication and assembly

Technical knowledge

• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer.
• Experience with PADS and AutoCAD software.
• Working knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Understanding of PCB layout techniques for electrical performance, manufacturability, reliability, and mechanical integration.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of applicable IPC standards and PCB design guidelines.
• Experience developing and maintaining PCB component libraries.
• Experience working with 3D mechanical models and ECAD/MCAD integration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills
• Work Ethic
• Attention to Detail

The expected annual salary range for this role is $69000 - $101000 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.

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