Senior Electrical Engineer
Eaton's AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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:
Eaton Corporation's Mission System Division of Eaton Aerospace, has an opening for a senior Electrical Engineer. The position is based in Davenport, IA.
The Davenport facility has approximately 900 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace life support and safety systems components and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.
This position is responsible for design and certification of electrical components part of Aerospace systems. The individual will be responsible for leading electrical/electronic activities for new product development including, analyzing requirements and assessing compliance, defining interfaces, reviewing component spec and de-rating, designing PCB/PWB, writing test and qualification plans, managing product design full life cycle management and providing technical expertise and guidance to team members and mentoring new engineers. Additionally the individual will be responsible for supporting operation and field service teams with analysis and troubleshooting of legacy products.
A successful candidate will need knowledge and have prior experience of Aerospace product development process at system and subsystem levels.
• Lead small to medium integrated product development teams and projects through full life cycle management.
• Design and analyze complex electrical & electromechanical assemblies for our oxygen and nitrogen product lines.
• Design and test mixed signal PCB's (Analog and Digital)
• Develop test protocols and write test reports
• Have experience with EMI/EMC and various electrical testing
• Have experience with Different communication protocols.
• DO-178& DO-254 working experience
• Capable of interpreting specifications and drawings
• Responsible for in house as well as off-site qualification test programs
• Work closely with suppliers on component and sub-system development
• Interface with customers as part of development-team programs
• Provide innovative ideas for improvements to existing products
• Participate in ideation for new products and technologies
• Provide technical expertise to support Manufacturing, Field Support Engineers, and customers
• Evaluate suitability of current products for new applications; work with team to develop bids and proposals for new, modified or upgraded products
• Must maintain an attitude supportive of continuous improvement, teamwork, cooperation, respect, and integrity.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Minimum of 3 of years of professional experience with electrical hardware and electronics design.
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.
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.
Relocation is not provided. All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Eaton's Facility in Davenport, IA.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited program.
5+ years of Electrical Engineering experience.
Desire to become expert level in modeling software.
Experience with Matlab/Simulink.
Experience in writing test plans, procedures, and reports.
Ability to multi-task and establish priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
Creativity, initiative, and self-starter desired.
Strong communication skills with emphasis on technical writing and presentation.
Leadership skills with strong customer presence.
Structured and systematic problem solving techniques and DFSS.
Failure analysis and prediction techniques a plus.
Ability to demonstrate analytical problem solving
Skills:
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Position Criteria:
Experience with analysis, problem solving, and conducting root-cause/corrective action analyses
Experience writing technical reports
Experience with Microsoft Office products like Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Electrical Engineering theory and its application
Experience with OrCAD or similar PCB design software
Attention to detail.
Ability to learn and apply new concepts.
Ability to learn and adapt to new software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fast-thinker and problem solver.
Knowledge of basic Microsoft and Microsoft Office applications.
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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)