Senior Electrical Engineer

Eaton’s Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Middlesex, NC facility. Relocation benefits are being offered. The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 – $126,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. What you’ll do Design, specify, and implement Eaton electrical systems to support production equipment and manufacturing processes, including machine guarding and controls, tooling, fixtures, gauges, material handling, and process documentation. Provide production associates with the tools required to perform the job in a manner that meets all requirements. Standardize electrical systems throughout the Middlesex plant and implement plant grid planning to achieve cost savings and reduce the carbon footprint. Define and implement equipment needs (PLC logic, component and electrical design). Implement electrical safety systems to support Mesh8.0 “Machine & Equipment Safeguarding” roll‑out and standardize and verify safety‑related electrical design. Provide engineering support for EHS projects and the Electrical Safety Program for the Middlesex plant. Lead Industry4.0 initiatives, including roll‑outs, equipment needs for real‑time dashboards, and predictive maintenance systems. Develop architecture for interconnection between machine and human, PLC logic for manufacturing data collection, and support process improvements. Manage automation projects within value streams and Capex projects, establishing PLC programming standards and an error‑proofing strategy. Design processes that meet internal and external quality specifications (Eaton Quality System, AS9100, NADCAP) and leverage Lean Six Sigma tools. Procure equipment, tooling and supplies from electrical suppliers and purchasing; collaborate with maintenance to improve predictive maintenance programs. Mentor manufacturing engineering staff on competencies, processes, and lean concepts. Troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes, including fabrication, assembly, measurement and testing of products. Collect and analyze manufacturing data and metrics to support design and improvement. Assist with equipment and process sign‑off, documenting electrical run‑off criteria and equipment support documentation. Use AIAG or equivalent tools for Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, SPC and FMEA. Support Capex projects through ProLaunch to achieve flawless launches. Perform electronic development tasks—system architecture and circuit design—to ensure compliance with functional, performance, and environmental requirements. Research, recommend, innovate, architect, and evaluate new electronic technologies and designs. Define expectations for third‑party safety reviews. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. Minimum of three (3) years of Electrical Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship on an on‑going basis. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future. Position requires access to export‑controlled information; applicant must be a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Preferred Qualifications Experience with EHS electrical design and standardization. Experience in electronic system fault diagnostics and reporting. Experience with electrical design and execution of automation projects. Knowledge of Industry4.0 (predictive maintenance, human‑machine interface). Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. 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. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eaton Corporation