Eaton’s Commercial & Residential Distribution Solutions (CRDS) Division is currently seeking an NPD Engineering Specialist to join our team. This position is based at our Cleveland, TN facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Perform a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of engineering knowledge and the development of solutions to complex problems pertaining to products, materials, manufacturing processes, tests, and unique customer applications.  Completion of these tasks is done in a project and process-controlled method to achieve new product growth plans.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

• Assume design responsibility for new product development of Switching Devices product line and newly introduced products.  Execute all design, development, and related technical tasks required to maintain the product line.
• Identify market trends and develop product technology strategies to satisfy the future needs of our customers, while driving profitable business growth.
• Prepare new project estimates and possess the ability to generate the project scope, effort, schedule, risks, and program costs.
• Provide consultation to sales and marketing team and answer technical question regarding product capabilities for customers and application engineers.
• Develop and successfully launch new innovative and disruptive products, using the Eaton stage-gate process, on time, on budget, and to project scope
• Assume responsibility for appropriate testing and evaluation of products, parts, equipment, tools, and systems along with necessary corrective follow-up.
• Drive product line direction in standard organizations as a representative of Eaton.  Understand and effect changes to the standard that support Eaton initiatives and values.  Assume roles in standards leadership (NEMA, CANENA, UL, IEEE).
• Prepare and write articles for trade and technical publications, present papers (as required) and prepare patent disclosures for identified IP in product designs.
• Research and introduce new tools to the company to increase product development team capability, make product development more efficient, to improve the quality of our products, and to make manufacturing more profitable.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years of design engineering experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of design engineering experience
• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience working with UL
• Experience with product testing

• Ability to function in a team environment
• Experience in technical writing
• Experience mentoring new engineers
• Experience working in a production facility 

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We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ES CRDS COMM Commercial

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto Rico
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time