Senior Rapid Prototyping Engineer, Power Electronics Hybrid

Eaton; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Rapid Prototyping Engineer for its Advanced Technology team in the Electrical Sector’s Protection, Control and Solutions business. The role focuses on rapidly developing next-generation power-electronic based circuit protection technology for low and medium voltage applications, with hands-on prototype building and testing.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with two days remote and three days in the Moon Township, PA facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Materials Science from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience in R&D prototyping.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in product industrialization or manufacturing operations.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong technical knowledge in power electronic based circuit breaker design, testing, and applications.
• Engage with onsite machine shop and external vendors to rapidly procure prototype parts and assemblies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external vendors to optimize lead time and efficiency.
• Engage with Eaton’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence to innovate on part manufacturing processes.
• Engage with Eaton’s onsite Industrial Design Team to develop brand-aligned prototype HMI systems and product displays.
• Rapidly bring Minimum Viable Product prototypes to life through hands-on prototype building and validation.
• Document prototype assembly procedures and troubleshooting; generate test programs and protocols.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Senior Rapid Prototyping Engineer for its Advanced Technology team in the Electrical Sector’s Protection, Control and Solutions business. The role focuses on rapidly developing next-generation power-electronic based circuit protection technology for low and medium voltage applications, with hands-on prototype building and testing.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with two days remote and three days in the Moon Township, PA facility.