Eaton Corporation's Hydraulic Systems Division of Eaton Aerospace, has an opening for a Product Support Engineer. This is a full time, direct hire, entry level role for engineers! The position is based in Jackson, MS. Core hours for this role would align to a first shift.
The Jackson facility has approximately 550 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $67500.0 - $99000.0 a year.
What you'll do:
Our Product Support Engineer performs engineering assignments involving limited responsibilities for less complex products. These responsibilities include assisting/supporting more senior engineers in the gathering and analysis of production assembly and test data related to test failures, determining root cause(s), implementing solutions, and continuous improvement projects. This is an entry level position.
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In this role you will:
- Establish an understanding of a variety of design and engineering calculations and tools, both standard and specific to Eaton products. This will be done through utilizing these calculations on projects, under the guidance of more senior engineers.
- Assists/Supports more senior engineers developing design of experiments (DOE) to isolate failures and determine root cause. Assists/Supports more senior engineers preparing test procedures/plans in conjunction with engineering assignment. Assists/Supports more senior engineers in the evaluation of test results.
- Monitor and direct engineering service groups that are conducting tasks such as drafting or analysis.
- Assists/Supports more senior engineers implementing improvements to test procedures, specifications, and engineering drawings in conjunction with engineering assignments. Assists/Supports more senior engineers with 8D problem solving projects related to low assembly and test first pass yield products. Assists/Supports more senior engineers implementing cost out through continuous improvement projects related to manufacturing, assembly, and test.
- Participates/Assists/Supports more senior engineers with new product development internal design reviews and design discussions.
- Participates/Assists/Supports more senior engineers with field failure investigations that include determination of failure root cause, corrective action needed, creation of technical reports, and regular discussions with the customer.
- Assists with cost reduction through analysis and preparation of engineering change proposals. Prepare engineering proposals by compiling, preparing and providing technical data.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; or enrolled in a bachelor's program in these fields, with a grauation date no later than December 2025
- Candidate must reside within a 60 mile radius of Jackson, MS. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement
- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling and the creation of detailed drawings
- Co-op or engineering intern experience is preferred
Position Criteria:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to learn and apply new concepts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The selected applicant should be a fast-thinker and problem solver
- Knowledge of basic Microsoft and Microsoft Office applications
- Up to 10% travel may be required
- Work assignments may be varied and challenging but usually involve limited responsibility. Since this an entry level position, it is expected that this engineer would rely heavily on the experience and guidance of more seasoned engineers when dealing with technical issues, but they must be self-directed as regards to the ownership and management of their tasks and schedules. Having enough insight to know what information to seek and where to seek that information is important. Originality and ingenuity are required.
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