Senior New Product Development Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior New Product Development Engineer in the United States (Wisconsin location). The role targets leading cross-functional engineering projects for cable accessories and separable connectors for Eaton’s LIPE product line.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of engineering experience. The salary range is $86,000 to $126,000 per year, with no immigration sponsorship offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
• Will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute small projects or serve as a core team member on large cross-functional engineering projects focused on cable accessories and separable connectors for Eaton’s LIPE product line.
• Apply creativity and innovation to develop new electro‑mechanical product solutions for electrical power systems.
• Collaborate with technologies involving polymers, rubber mouldings, castings, and metal fabrication to transition concepts through a formal project process.
• Develop sub-system functional and reliability test plans and coordinate test execution using internal and external lab resources.
• Perform Design for Cost/Design for Manufacture Analysis (DFM/DFA) on individual parts and sub-assemblies, proposing alternate materials and manufacturing methods.
• Translate internal and external customer requirements into measurable performance criteria, identifying and resolving poorly defined or missing requirements.
• Creatively and efficiently solve design challenges by identifying critical elements for success and eliminating non‑value‑added elements.

Skills

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior New Product Development Engineer.

Expected annual salary range: $86,000 - $126,000 per year.

Salary information presented is a general guide and is based on candidate qualifications, experience, and market factors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute small projects or serve as a core team member on large cross‑functional engineering projects focused on cable accessories and separable connectors for Eaton’s LIPE product line.
• Apply creativity and innovation to develop new electro‑mechanical product solutions for electrical power systems.
• Collaborate with technologies involving polymers, rubber mouldings, castings, and metal fabrication to transition concepts through a formal project process.
• Develop sub‑system functional and reliability test plans and coordinate test execution using internal and external lab resources.
• Perform Design for Cost/Design for Manufacture Analysis (DFM/DFA) on individual parts and sub‑assemblies, proposing alternate materials and manufacturing methods.
• Translate internal and external customer requirements into measurable performance criteria, identifying and resolving poorly defined or missing requirements.
• Creatively and efficiently solve design challenges by identifying critical elements for success and eliminating non‑value‑added elements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
• Will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Power Systems Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of medium voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with separable connectors and cable accessories.
• Experience with engineering projects.
• Experience in kinematic/dynamic analysis.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
• Experience with engineering analysis, digital simulation, and 3D modeling (CAD, FEA, statistical analysis, and relevant software applications).
• Product design, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing knowledge.

Additional Information

All positions may require video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. Candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons and protected under applicable laws.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of such history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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We provide a range of Health, Welfare, and Retirement benefits, along with programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more details, visit Eaton’s Benefits Overview.