Engineering Specialist- Vacuum Interrupters

Eaton's Power Components Division is currently seeking an Engineering Specialist- Vacuum Interrupters. This is an on-site position based at our Horseheads, NY facility. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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.

What you'll do:

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative professional to serve as a Vacuum Interruption Technology Expert. In this role, you will support our vacuum interrupter business and its customers through research, development, and application expertise. You will drive technology innovation, support manufacturing and product development, and collaborate globally to advance our vacuum interruption technology and product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish yourself as a subject matter expert in vacuum interruption technology through ongoing R&D work and practical application.
• Lead the development of new vacuum interrupter products by leveraging Voice of Customer (VOC) insights.
• Drive innovation and contribute to the creation of value-added intellectual property.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies in the field and attend industry conferences to support technical visibility of the Vacuum Interrupter Product Line.
• Become familiar with relevant IEEE and IEC standards and participate in IEEE Switchgear Committee activities.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Vacuum Interrupter manufacturing process to:
  • Contribute to plant cost-out initiatives.
  • Support manufacturing troubleshooting and new process development.
• Develop an understanding of customer products and applications to provide timely support for quality-hold resolutions and failure analyses.
• Understand key VI components and characteristics to support new materials or alternate source development for Supply Chain teams.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and globally distributed teams across the Power Components Division to achieve project goals.
• Partner with teams from Eaton Research Labs, the Electrical Sector Center of Excellence, and external technology resources-including national labs and universities-to support technology and product innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience in designing, developing and testing vacuum arc and/or vacuum interrupter technologies
• 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.

• Master's degree/PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution
• Research experience in vacuum arc and/or MV breaker/switchgear related product development, manufacturing and testing
• Hands-on experience in developing and testing vacuum interrupter/breakers and MV switchgear
• Experience working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members

• Active in relevant codes and standards committees or author of publications in vacuum arc and/or medium-voltage breaker/switchgear fields.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering processes and problem-solving methods.
• Enthusiastic, creative, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, with the ability to succeed in a global, diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Acts consistently with integrity-ethical, open, honest, and trustworthy.
• Driven by innovation, new product development, and program management.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Knowledge of vacuum interrupters and vacuum-interrupter-based switchgear.
• Proficient with design and simulation tools including Creo, Maxwell, and MATLAB.
• Understanding of vacuum technology, materials/metallurgy engineering, surface chemistry, and brazing.
• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills.