Senior Optimization Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior Optimization Developer at their Waukesha, WI location, offering a hybrid work model. This role involves managing optimization processes, contributing to cost reduction, and ensuring design accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive programming experience. A competitive salary range of $86,000 to $126,000 is provided, along with various health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with technical design experience in electromechanical products.
• Three years programming experience in C, C++, or Fortran.
• Three years experience with electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Learn complex construction requirements and develop new rules.
• Analyze data to drive improvements in efficiency.
• Manage projects to support Cost Out and Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Programming (C, C++, Fortran)

Understanding electromechanical systems

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in technical design or related field

Tools

CAD tools (Inventor, AutoCAD)

ERP Systems (preferably SAP)

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Optimization Developer.

This role is located at our Waukesha, WI facility and offers a hybrid work model.

Salary range: $86,000 - $126,000 per year (general guideline).

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand complex core/coil construction requirements, constraints, and manufacturing methods and use that knowledge to develop new rules and designs.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to identify and drive improvements through cost reduction, improved efficiency, and zero defects.
• Manage projects/activities in support of Cost Out and Continuous Improvement goals.
• Accurately generate data for use in manufacturing to meet product lead‑time requirements (On Time Design, OTD).
• Implement innovative programming solutions to improve optimization efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage programs and processes to integrate into the transformer design process.
• Review and interpret design specifications to establish customer requirements.
• Automate design processes for custom products with standard requirements to meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Understand the various parts, components, and manufacturing processes that are needed to design customized transformer products.
• Continuously expand your knowledge of the products and business processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with technical design or support experience with electromechanical products.
• Three (3) years of programming experience (C, C++, Fortran).
• Three (3) years of experience with electromechanical systems or products.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that live outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on any CAD tool like Inventor, AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of standard industry drafting/modeling practices.
• Experience with custom engineering design and processes.
• Experience in creating, loading, and/or storing design data within an ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of power systems, distribution/power transformer products/applications, and/or industrial automation/controls.
• Ability to excel as a team player by collaborating with engineering peers and cross‑functional personnel to ensure custom designs meet customer expectations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Second Chance Employment

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with applicable Fair Chance laws.

Benefits

Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.