Senior Electrical Controls Design Engineer – Hybrid

Eaton; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for a hybrid role at one of our approved U.S. facilities (Sumter, SC; Greenwood, SC; Asheville, NC; or El Paso, TX).

You will standardize engineering systems across the Panelboard and Switchboard lines and develop best-in-class power control products. The role requires deep expertise in protection & control systems, wiring, and CAD tools (EPLAN, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Enovia), with travel up to 25% and a focus on design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of design experience with electrical distribution equipment and control systems.
• No immigration sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert for protection & control systems, wiring and harness development.
• Develop automation around EPLAN schematics and wiring diagrams from Eaton’s Design Automation tool.
• Design, validate, and manage the implementation of best-in‑class power control circuit designs.
• Translate internal and external customer requirements into measurable performance criteria.
• Assist in the development of the schedule and budget for new product development projects.
• Develop technical communications: datasheets, interface control documents, test plans, etc.
• Design, model, and test product prototypes.
• Maintain and improve existing products through design and competitive analysis.
• Work with other Eaton Electrical businesses as well as outside suppliers to develop new features and design opportunities for products within the product line scope and charter.
• Integrate best practices from each functional team to deliver a high quality, best‑in‑class design.
• Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, NEC, NEMA, OSPHD).
• Represent the product line as a lead technical consultant with respect to control wiring.
• You will be a commercial & technical resource for the product line, including answering complex customer or field sales questions.

Skills

Protection systems

Control circuits

EPLAN

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Enovia

Sheet metal fabrication

Bus joint design

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Enovia

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for a hybrid role at one of our approved U.S. facilities (Sumter, SC; Greenwood, SC; Asheville, NC; or El Paso, TX).

You will standardize engineering systems across the Panelboard and Switchboard lines and develop best-in-class power control products. The role requires deep expertise in protection & control systems, wiring, and CAD tools (EPLAN, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Enovia), with travel up to 25% and a focus on design