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Eaton

Lead Design Engineer - Terminals

Canton, MI

Eaton's VEH Vehicle Group division is currently seeking a Lead Design Engineer - Terminals. to join our team based in

The expected annual salary range for this role is $88499.97 - $129799.96 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:

The Lead Terminal Design Engineer will significantly contribute to a team of Engineers and Technicians, responsible for the development of innovative automotive terminal product and process solutions to solve customer connectivity pain points and market demands. In this role, you will setup and lead critical product engineering processes to develop new high and low voltage automotive terminal product / process solutions, including plastic sleeve design, development, validation and release documents.

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This position will be working out of our Carol Stream, IL or Canton, MI offices
Key Responsibilities
• You will be a part of a highly engaged and high performing product development team aligned to achieve the following strategic initiatives: improved efficiency, equipment utilization, data acquisition, safety systems, and overall improved product performance and capability.
• You will lead a team of innovating engineering business partners to solve design, mechanical, electrical, and other product, equipment or process related problems.
• You will lead terminal product design sessions with terminal and connector engineering, promote collaborative environment with your team, peers, and manufacturing.
• You will interface with key stakeholders in program management and quality to ensure the completion of the engineering teams assigned tasks on time.
• You will proactively maintain a safe working environment, through diligence in accident prevention, equipment maintenance, and Zero Incident culture enforcement.
• You will be responsible for the tolerance stack-up analysis, DFMEA, DVP and APQP requirements for the RPS terminal products in the RPS Innovation engineering department.
• You will lead the development and implementation of best-in-class terminal products, processes and efficiencies.
• You will receive regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to executive management. Continually assess the career goals and development plan management will create for you.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, NVH, Electrical, Material Science, or Physics from an accredited institution
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in an automotive connector development-based role
• Minimum of three (2) years' experience in an automotive high voltage connector development team
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:
• More than ten (10) years of experience developing parts to automotive specifications like,USCAR-2, USCAR-25, USCAR-37, USCAR-38, as well as other standards like DIN, ISO IEC, UL, etc.
• Experience in High Voltage and Low Voltage connector system development.
• Experience working in the automotive industry specific to product development to exceed (USCAR-2, T4V4S3 specifications)
• Experience working with CAD software to create innovative, automotive connector system solutions, preferably NX or Solidworks.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, latter logic programming, Data Acquisition system setup and data analysis
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate customer centric mindset
• Ability to effectively collaborate among varying levels of an organization
• Ability to drive key metrics (innovation, creativity, efficiency, execution) in a team setting
• Ability to lead and drive team engagement
• Ability to be on-time with design and delivery of assigned projects
• Ability to participate in effective team meetings built on the foundation of transparency, trust, learning, constructive conflict, and inclusive problem solving

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Canton, MI, USA
Job ID: Eaton-687210502274
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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