As an intelligent power management company, Eaton is fully engaged in our digital transformation to improve our internal business processes and to reach and serve our customers better and provide them with new value. We are reshaping the way we think and work – leveraging digital tools and technologies to accelerate our transformation and instilling a digital mindset from the ground up. Eaton’s Energy Automation Solutions Business is currently seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Plymouth, MN location. This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule. Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Senior Hardware Engineer will be developing intelligent communication and control devices used in the electric power industry. Success in this position requires the ability to work efficiently in multi-site teams, strong motivation for pursuing project objectives and the ability to learn new techniques and development processes. In this function you will: Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle (Concepts, Requirements, Design, Prototype, Testing, Release and Support) following a structured engineering process to ensure quality and reliability Participate digital and analog design, schematic capture, and PCB layout for new products, including CPU/memory/IO/UART/ADC/FPGA/logic circuits and power supply design Integrate digital section with RF section and generate CAM package and conduct signal integrity analysis and design digital circuits using SPICE and other simulation/design software Develop test software for board bring up and design verification, document test plan, test criteria and conduct test for circuitry designed Support and resolve engineering problems found during production and field Collaborate with external and internal customers, such as Product Management, Field Service, Operations and other Engineering teams during the product development life cycle Develop supporting engineering documentation including hardware requirements, design documentation, design verification test plans, and production test/calibration requirements Actively communication with the cross functional team to ensure schedule, cost, and performance alignment Provide time/cost inputs to project team Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) 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 Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of 3 years of experience in in electrical or hardware engineering projects. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Plymouth, MN will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Minimum of 3 years of experience in design and developing embedded communication and control devices. Familiar with PCB design tool such as Altium and test software tool such as LabView. Knowledge in smart grid, electrical automation application. Experience with RF, control, and low power electronics design. Knowledge in manufacturing and product test process. Experience with bench test equipment such as oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, vector analyzer, logical analyzer, signal generator and communication protocol analyzer. Position Criteria: Appreciation for the trade-offs necessary to achieve designs that meet performance requirements and cost objective solutions. Strong problem solving and debugging skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently as an individual contributor as well as a team member. #LI-MI1 At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. In addition to a competitive base salary, Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits at a Glance.#LI-Hybrid #LI-MI1 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 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com 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: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: EPG EAS Electrical Automation Solutions Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time