Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

Eaton Corporation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s ES AMER ESS division in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers to lead electrical design and development for power distribution and monitoring equipment. You will validate through NEC/UL compliance, coordinate with QA and manufacturing, and drive cost-competitive, reliable solutions from concept to production.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, design verification, documentation, and involvement in certification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Associates degree in related field and 20+ years of working experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive electrical designs, schematics, installation diagrams, one-line diagrams, and test plans for power distribution and monitoring products, managing and updating designs from concept through production release.
• Design electrical aspects of new products in accordance with approved engineering specifications, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute and document design verification and validation testing, ensuring all design files, test reports, and compliance documentation are maintained accurately within the engineering repository system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to integrate electrical designs with manufacturing and production processes.
• Support Senior Engineers with planning, testing, and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory certification, including UL, ETL, and other applicable compliance activities.
• Apply working knowledge of NEC, UL, and other applicable safety and electrical codes to product designs and compliance activities.
• Provide technical support to engineering teams, designers, technicians, and production personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and support issues encountered on the production floor.
• Participate in and support engineering submittals, customer change requests, deviations, and documentation updates from initial request through implementation.
• Recommend and implement design modifications to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost by following established quality management processes.
• Prepare cost reduction and value engineering proposals for new and existing products, utilizing cost trade studies, design improvements, and Value Added / Value Engineering principles.
• Support and cross-train across additional product lines including UPS, PDU, RPP, STS, and Magnetics.
• Create, review, and maintain accurate documentation including design concepts, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, tooling drawings, and shop orders in coordination with Quality and Manufacturing functions.
• Assist with prototype builds, pilot runs, first article inspections, and troubleshooting manufacturing and field-related issues.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (minimum 4 years of electrical engineering experience)

Master’s degree in electrical engineering (minimum 2 years of electrical engineering experience)

Associates degree in related field with 20+ years of experience

Tools

MS Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, Autodesk Vault

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers. This role is based out of our Santa Ana, CA location.

The Sr. Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the electrical design and development of multiple product lines, supporting the design, development, testing, and production of power distribution and monitoring/metering equipment. This role involves researching, evaluating, and documenting electrical designs and production methods while ensuring compliance with standards, codes, and engineering best practices throughout the product lifecycle.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $99000 - $145000 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:

In this role you will:

• Develop comprehensive electrical designs, schematics, installation diagrams, one-line diagrams, and test plans for power distribution and monitoring products, managing and updating designs from concept through production release.
• Design electrical aspects of new products in accordance with approved engineering specifications, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute and document design verification and validation testing, ensuring all design files, test reports, and compliance documentation are maintained accurately within the engineering repository system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to integrate electrical designs with manufacturing and production processes.
• Support Senior Engineers with planning, testing, and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory certification, including UL, ETL, and other applicable compliance activities.
• Apply working knowledge of NEC, UL, and other applicable safety and electrical codes to product designs and compliance activities.
• Provide technical support to engineering teams, designers, technicians, and production personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and support issues encountered on the production floor.
• Participate in and support engineering submittals, customer change requests, deviations, and documentation updates from initial request through implementation.
• Recommend and implement design modifications to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost by following established quality management processes.
• Prepare cost reduction and value engineering proposals for new and existing products, utilizing cost trade studies, design improvements, and Value Added / Value Engineering principles.
• Support and cross-train across additional product lines including UPS, PDU, RPP, STS, and Magnetics.
• Create, review, and maintain accurate documentation including design concepts, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, tooling drawings, and shop orders in coordination with Quality and Manufacturing functions.
• Assist with prototype builds, pilot runs, first article inspections, and troubleshooting manufacturing and field-related issues.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in electrical engineering

OR

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in electrical engineering

• Associates degree in related field and 20+ years of working experience

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in power electronics and critical power systems, including UPS, PDU, RPP, STS, and Magnetics.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing environment, including production support and implementation of customer-driven and engineering changes.
• Experience preparing electrical drawings including schematics, wiring diagrams, power flow diagrams, and one-line diagrams.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, UL, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Experience supporting products through UL/NRTL certification and compliance testing.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, Autodesk Vault, or similar design tools.

Skills:

• Ability to understand business needs and make sound decisions that maintain customer satisfaction, Eaton quality standards, and profitability.
• Ability to mentor and partner with less experienced engineers and designers by providing meaningful feedback on design implications.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management teams.
• Performs work with a sense of urgency, strong ownership, and high attention to detail.
• Strong verbal, written, documentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to discuss technical concepts with internal teams and stakeholders.

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