Firmware Engineering Manager

Eaton's ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Firmware Engineering Manager based onsite at our Moon Township, PA facility. Relocation assistance is available to candidates currently residing in the United States.

In this role, the Firmware Engineering Manager will lead the efforts of firmware design engineers in creating products for Eaton's PCD business. This includes new product development, design maintenance, resolution of customer/field issues and continuous improvement while leading a team of direct reports. You will build high-quality products and high-performance team through application of best-in-class development processes, sound personnel management, effective cross-functional coordination and contribute to the global alignment of the product designs. You will provide leadership to innovate new differentiating products and technologies, lead strategic initiatives to improve the timelines and quality of deliverables.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $141000.03 - $206800.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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:

• Lead the day-to-day activities of a team of firmware design engineers who may be direct or indirect staff and located at multiple Eaton sites. Manage priorities and team member performance. Comply with safety, administrative policies and processes.
• Execute new product development from planning through industrialization. Lead the team in developing product requirements, design concepts, detailed designs, and test plans. Drive design reviews, design validation, and transfer of new products to manufacturing, ensuring that designs are cost effective and suitable for manufacture.
• Perform product line support engineering to enable production and sales while protecting product functionality and compliance. Direct teams in analysis and problem-solving for product issues and ensure product function and integrity according to customer requirements and standards. Maintain third-party certifications.
• Participate in global product and technology strategy and project prioritization process. Drive continuous improvement, innovation events and intellectual property capture.
• Drive functional excellence in engineering by assessing and developing capabilities, and hiring individuals as required. Identify, attract and develop key engineering talent for the organization.
• Conduct performance reviews, administer merit plan, oversee reward & recognition, and formulate goals & development plans with direct reports.
• Drive synergies across engineering groups by leveraging shared capabilities and coordinating closely with Product Line Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other Engineering teams. Oversee departmental performance and budget to ensure alignment with business objectives and forecast targets.
• Provide a safe working and laboratory environment through our Zero-Incident Culture.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics and/or computer engineering from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of experience working on Embedded Systems, Firmware architecture and design from initiation to launch and customer support, leading a team through all stages of the product development cycle.
• Five (5) years of experience as a manager of people.
• 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.

• Knowledge of electrical power systems
• Working w/ distributed (multi-site) development, test & production teams
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (NEMA, UL, CSA, IEC, etc.)
• Completed or in-progress Six-sigma Green Belt certification
• Hands-on experience in product development leveraging DfX methodology
• Knowledge in Agile development processes/methodologies

• Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic thinking, with a proven ability to guide teams through design processes and new product introductions while applying sound business judgment.
• Collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams, fostering alignment and shared ownership in product development initiatives.
• Engages internal and external stakeholders with clarity and purpose, enhancing the value and quality of engineering outcomes through strong communication and relationship-building skills.