Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer – Aerospace Onsite GR

Eaton Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer for our on-site Grand Rapids, MI facility. You will lead reliability improvements for motor controllers, DC motors and related electronics, while collaborating with operations, procurement and customers.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, obsolescence management, and process improvements with a strong focus on quality and production support. Salary ranges reflect experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum two years of electrical engineering experience.
• U.S. work authorization required; no sponsorship.
• ITAR compliance required for access to ITAR-controlled materials.
• No relocation benefit beyond 50 miles of Grand Rapids, MI; area restriction applies.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements through analysis, redesign and testing of electromechanical actuators and system hardware.
• Sustain product viability by evaluating and redesigning hardware with obsolete components.
• Develop test plans, specs and procedures for requalification activities and coordinate testing.
• Support PWA supplier transfer initiatives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service and HPWT to reduce costs and improve reliability and quality.
• Respond to customer inquiries and interpret specifications to recommend improvements.
• Support FRACAS system development, tracking and metrics.
• Develop Fault Isolation Manuals for operations troubleshooting.
• Communicate and work with operations, procurement and customers as required.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer for our on-site Grand Rapids, MI facility. You will lead reliability improvements for motor controllers, DC motors and related electronics, while collaborating with operations, procurement and customers.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, obsolescence management, and process improvements with a strong focus on quality and production support. Salary ranges reflect experience and market conditions.