Chief Engineer - Switchboard Division

Eaton’s Electrical sector, Commercial Products and Assemblies (CPA) division is seeking a Divisional Switchboard Chief Engineer for Panelboard & Switchboards product lines. Candidates may be located at Sumter, SC (preferred), El Paso, TX, Morrisville, NC, or Smyrna, GA, and relocation is available. A hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote) is available. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Highest level technical expert in the product line. Consults with all levels of the organization on Innovation, New Product Introduction, and customer/production technical issues. Drives skill development and routinely mentors others in technical specialties. Drive innovative products and concepts across the product line. Innovation mindset to challenge the status quo of product solutions. Drive next‑gen products to feed Innovation Funnel and Product Roadmaps. Supervises file maintenance for the product line UL and CSA files. Responsible for product compliance to standards, payments of invoices associated with 3rd party work, and VN resolution for all product line related plants. Active participant in codes and standards organizations as necessary (UL, NEC, CSA, NEMA, CANENA). Monitors codes and standards related to the product line. Reports out and drives action at the division level on 3rd party proposals that could impact any product line in the division. Review designs and product standards. Responsible for ensuring tests are conducted in a safe manner, following all safety rules and procedures to meet objectives. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 10 years’ of product design experience in power distribution equipment with proven subject matter expertise in designing products that conform to UL standards (e.g., UL50, UL67, and UL 891). Proficiency in engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Enovia). Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Eaton will not consider applicants for employment, immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certification for Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). Experience as a technical design expert for liability/legal assessments. Experience as chairman of a UL standards committee. POSITION CRITERIA Good verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills. Collaborative spirit working with individuals and groups to effectively partner in a dispersed, matrix work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Up to 10% of your time traveling. Compensation and Benefits At Eaton, we provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. Competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees are included. The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 – $190,000 per year, and this role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. EEO and Legal Statements 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr