Lead Engineer - Optimization Developer

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Engineer - Optimization Developer.

This role is located at our Waukesha, WI facility and offers a hybrid work model.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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 Engineer - Optimization Developer advances Eaton's core and coil design tools by developing and implementing engineering optimization rules and software logic. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure optimized designs meet performance needs and can be manufactured efficiently. It requires strong programming and analytical skills, engineering expertise, and experience in computational design optimization.

• Understand core/coil construction requirements and apply this knowledge to develop improved rules, designs, and product configurations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost-out initiatives.
• Implement innovative programming and optimization solutions to enhance design accuracy and efficiency.
• Deliver accurate, on-time manufacturing and design information that meets customer and industry requirements.
• Manage design activities while continuously expanding product knowledge and integrating optimization methods into the design process.

• Bachelor's Degree with technical design or support experience with electromechanical products.
• Ten (10) years of experience with electromechanical systems or products
• Two (2) years of experience developing design and/or optimizing programs - electrical products preferred
• 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.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that live outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI.

• Experience on any CAD tool like Inventor, AutoCAD
• Knowledge of standard industry drafting/modeling practices
• Experience with custom engineering design and processes is desired
• Experience in creating, loading, and/or storing design data within an ERP system, preferably SAP, is desired
• Knowledge of power systems, distribution/power transformer products/applications, and/or industrial automation/controls is desired
• Ability to excel as a team player by successfully collaborating with engineering peers as well as cross-functional personnel to ensure custom designs meet customer expectations

• Demonstrated strong skills on following competencies: Priority Setting, Decision Quality, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, Customer Focus, Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust, Drive for Results, Technical Learning.