Specialist Engineer - Low Voltage Assemblies

Eaton Group; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ARS division seeks a Specialist Engineer for Low Voltage Assemblies in Asheville, NC. The role involves creating strategy, leading cross-functional projects, and delivering innovative solutions within budget and schedule.

Salary ranges reflect senior-level responsibilities and market conditions for the region. Candidates should have extensive design engineering experience, strong leadership, and expertise in electrical power systems, CAD tools, and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years design engineering experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering projects from ideation to implementation.
• Review project deliverables for accuracy and alignment with division goals.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and manufacturing personnel.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Six Sigma

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Masters degree

Professional Engineering license

Tools

AutoCAD Inventor

Job description

Eaton’s ARS division is currently seeking a Specialist Engineer - Low Voltage Assemblies. Relocation assistance is being offered for this position!

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

The Specialist Engineer creates their own strategy, direction, priorities and develops constructive solutions aligning to business needs. Coordinates multi-disciplined engineering projects from ideation to design to implementation and serves as an expert resource for other engineers. Reviews project deliverables to ensure its accuracy and coordinate with engineering teams. Has in depth knowledge of Division goals and strategies and drives business objectives / improvements impacting division-wide measures. Identifies opportunities or connections that enhance business performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• A. Manages complex projects involving multiple, organizations,components or systems for completeness and compatibility with organizational objectives and standards.
• B. Ability to influence organization decisions, from senior leaders to immediate manager, on matters related to strategic direction or activities on complex technical issues.
• C. Provides leadership for cross-functional project design teams.
• D. Provides guidance advice to manufacturing, front end engineering or other junior engineers on areas of expertise providing engineering support to production, warranty, and quality personnel on issues of a complex natture
• E. Participates in defining engineering execution including the planning and scheduling of work, ensures successful completion of assigned projects within the budgeted time and cost constraints.
• F. Executes all design, development, and related technical tasks required to maintain the product line. Develops product designs which may require the implementation of unique solutions.
• G. Initiates and prepares specifications for products, equipment, and processes while maintaining awareness and control of costs.
• H. Participates in codes and standards activities related to the product line technology.
• I. Produces intellectual property on a regular basis and is on the leading edge of their field of expertise and consisently evaluates technologies for integration.
• J. Develops articles for trade and technical publications, presenting papers and preparing patent disclosures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 10 years design engineering experience in related field.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Professional Engineering license

Skills:

• Detailed knowledge of electrical power systems, particularly low-voltage switchgear
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and CAD software programs such as AutoCAD Inventror
• Design process skills including overall development processes, testings, and lab report generation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in Six Sigma required, Black Belt
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers.
• Solid problem solving skills and ability to analyze product application issues and drive them to root cause resolution.
• Must be a strong team player that enjoys a fast paced environment.
• Leadership skills are essential.

Additional Information:

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