Power Systems Automation Engineer
EATONPleasantonUpdate time: March 2,2023
Job Description
Eaton's Electrical Services & Systems team offers a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for every stage of a power system’s life cycle—whether it’s design, build, or support. Our services integrate and optimize the elements of a power system to make sure it’s aligned with business goals. We can help keep your power system safe, efficient, reliable, and up-to-date. The Power Systems Automation (PSA) group is a full-service systems integrator with the capabilities to integrate the necessary equipment and technologies, to provide a complete, power automation solution. This team of engineers and technicians brings extensive skills and experiences with a variety of leading HMI software packages enabling us to design graphically rich, easy-to-use operator interfaces that take advantage of the latest standalone or web-based technologies. Our experience transcends a multitude of equipment manufacturers, software packages, and network architectures, including all major OEMs HMI, PLCs, and components. We offer single point responsibility, a high level of engineering and systems integration expertise, and a unified focus on cost effective solutions, seamless integration, HMI development, energy management tools, and professional turnkey system design and implementation. Essential functions: Provide on-site implementation of Power Management and mission critical monitoring and control systems including Power Xpert, Foreseer, PowerNet, and next generation Power Monitoring platforms Provide applied engineering and consultation to customers in the areas of system integration, installation, start-up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of power management, control, and mission critical systems. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma from an accredited institution. Minimum 1 year of experience working with Power Management, Power Control, Mission Critical, or Building Management systems. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the work location(s) listed on this posting. No relocation is being offered for this role. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science) from an accredited institution. Minimum 1 year of experience working with Power Management, Power Control, Mission Critical, or Building Management systems. Professional Engineering license General Contractor’s license Electrical Contractor’s license Position Criteria: Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings. Successfully complete and maintain compliance with the company’s safety program. Programming of PLC control systems (Power Control, Generator Control, and SCADA) Commissioning experience Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages. Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP. Strong computer skills required with Windows Operating Systems and Databases. Intermediate Networking skills including the ability to troubleshoot network hardware and interfaces, including Ethernet and Fiber Knowledge of power quality meters, trip units, protective relays and UPS Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems. Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques. Advanced understanding of the company’s and competitor’s automation and power management systems and services. Ability to interface with internal and external customers, salespeople, and other team members on a technical level. Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction. Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $67,275 - $98,670 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. Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 412-893-3600 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. All other inquiries related to your job search will not be supported by this phone number. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Engineering Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ESSG EESSD Electrical Engrg Svcs Systems Div 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?: No Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

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