Senior Electrical Engineer (Magnetics)

Eaton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Magnetics Engineer for its Critical Power Solutions Division in Richmond, VA. This role involves designing low voltage dry-type transformers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet industry standards. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in transformer design and testing, as well as relevant educational qualifications.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $94,000 – $138,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in design and testing of transformers, or a Master's degree in relevant field with at least one (1) year experience.
• Ability to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design low voltage dry-type transformers and assemblies of varying complexity.
• Collaborate to identify relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Support product certification planning and testing processes.

Skills

Design low voltage dry-type transformers

Collaboration with engineers

Knowledge of UL, IEEE, IEC standards

Mechanical design software (Inventor, SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Magnetics Engineer – Eaton Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division

Location: Richmond, VA. Relocation benefits provided within the United States only.

Annual salary range: $94,000 – $138,000. Salary is a general guideline and may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

• Design low voltage dry‑type transformers (100 kVA–3000 kVA, up to 600 V) and related assemblies of varying complexity.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to identify relevant industry standards and compliance requirements impacting product design.
• Support product certification planning and testing processes, and collaborate with relevant Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of engineering repository structure and Standard Operating Procedures for transformer/magnetics design, including verification and validation.
• Support Production during cost/design for manufacturing analysis (DFMEA / DFSS).
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize assembly and testing processes.
• Continuously update your knowledge by staying current with all relevant UL, IEEE, IEC, CSA, and DOE standards.

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in design and testing of transformers, or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least one (1) year of work experience in design and testing of transformers.
• Ability to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience designing and testing low‑voltage dry‑type transformers.
• Familiarity with mechanical design software such as Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Experience in the design and successful manufacture of single‑phase and three‑phase dry‑type low‑voltage transformers and/or reactors.
• Familiarity with UL, IEEE, NEC, and NEMA standards.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and how they apply to our products, including practice in design verification and validation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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