Eaton’s Commercial and Residential Distribution Solutions division is currently seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Haina, Dominican Republic facility. Position Overview: Eaton’s Commercial & Residential Distribution Solutions division is currently seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop and support firmware and software for embedded systems/micro-controllers. Also will perform electronic circuit design, both analog and digital, for products related to residential and commercial circuit protection devices. In addition, the person will help to identify and evaluate emerging markets and technologies globally; conduct research, design, development and industrialization of new innovative products and services. Identify technical solutions associated to technical issues found in electronic based products and their applications. Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering test/products/equipment. 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. Essential Functions: When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we- as individuals and as a company – are stronger. In this role, you will: Lead firmware and software developments for embedded systems/micro-controllers Support software development for multiple platforms, including Windows, OS X, Linux, embedded and web applications. Participate in the design of analog and digital circuits, including power supplies, signal conditioning, and microprocessor support circuits. Stay abreast of market trends and emerging technologies globally, with a particular emphasis on embedded and connected systems, and evaluate their potential impact on Eaton business Research and develop business case(s) in new product development cycle to understand viability of proposed products in the marketplace Drives enhancement of existing products and services based on evaluations of existing and new technologies per Eaton’s strategic plans Represent Eaton’s interests on councils and committees tasked with developing codes and standards for emerging technologies in which Eaton is investing. Perform technical evaluations of third-party solutions and assess opportunities to develop partnerships or and new suppliers Contribute to domestic and international project teams assigned to research, design, develop, test and/or launch new innovations; ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Lead product certification activities acting as the Eaton representative- UL/CSA/ Act as a technical advisor to product line managers and/or manufacturing engineers throughout the ProLaunch process Act as an advisor and mentor to other engineering talents to help development of new talent within Eaton Coordinates project activities with other engineering units to facilitate on time project completion. Review project-related documentation to ensure its accuracy. Provide technical soundness of design decisions and products changes to facilitate manufacturing, reduce cost, substitute material, improve quality and accommodate special customer needs. Work with manufacturing plants on plans, processes and strategies to accomplish a trouble-free introduction of products into manufacturing. Use of PRO Launch on new product development and product line transfer. #LI-JF1 Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Electronic or Electromechanical Engineering, computer science or similar careers. Firmware and software programing: C, C++,C#, Assembly, Python, Java, Bash, MATLAB. Software: Linux, UNIX, Windows, git, others Computer knowledge: MS Office, Familiarity with PADS, Altium and CAD tools, C programming language for embedded designs. Minimum experience of 3 - 5 years in similar positions. Preferred Qualifications: Preferable: Master Degree Previous experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting engineering systems. Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control), Lean, 6 Sigma. Competencies: Thinks and Acts Strategically, Gets Results Through Self and Others, Build Organizational Capability, Demonstrates Eaton’s Leadership Style. What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. 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 pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Engineering Region: Latin America Organization: ES CRDS RESI Residential 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: No