Lead Design Engineer - New Product Introduction

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Be the subject matter expert for control wiring and harness development
• Work with other divisions to develop automation around EPLAN schematics and wiring diagrams from Eaton's Design Automation tool
• Develop, design, validate, and manage the implementation of best-in-class power control circuit designs.
• Ability to translate internal and external customer requirements into measurable performance criteria.
• Assist in the development of the schedule and budget for new product development projects.
• Develop technical communications: datasheets, interface control documents, test plans, etc.
• Design, model, and test product prototypes.
• Maintain and improve existing products through design and competitive analysis.
• Work with other Eaton Electrical businesses as well as outside suppliers to develop new features and design opportunities for products within the product line scope and charter.
• Integrate best practices from each functional team to deliver a high quality, best-in-class design.
• Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, NEC, NEMA, OSPHD).
• Represent the product line as a lead technical consultant with respect to control wiring.
• You will be a commercial & technical resource for the product line, including answering complex customer or field sales questions.

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years of design experience with electrical distribution equipment
• 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:
• Two (2) years of experience designing products under UL 50, UL67, and UL 891 standards
• Two (2) years of experience with EPLAN software package
• Two (2) years of experience with Autodesk Inventor
• Certification for Design for Six Sigma

Skills:

POSITION CRITERIA:

• Good verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Proficiency in Engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor & Enovia)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor
• Knowledge of Product Life-cycle management systems and their structure
• Fabrication methods for sheet metal, plastic, copper, and aluminum
• Proper bus joint design
• Up to 10% of your time traveling

Additional Information:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities, analyze complex problems and implement solutions.
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel at all management, professional, and technical levels. This position requires a high level of responsiveness and proactive problem solving to reinforce enterprise wide goal of providing world class customer satisfaction. Must be team oriented and self-starter with strong multi-tasking and time management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is primarily based in an office environment.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Sumter, SC

Job ID: Eaton-60938Sumter

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-14T18:45:34