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Lead Electrical Sustaining Engineer - Aerospace

Eaton
Chicago, IL, USAHybridSoftware EngineeringMid-LevelNot Specified - Not SpecifiedPosted: today

About the role

This position is based at our Grand Rapids, MI office. Develop test plans, specifications and general test procedures for requalification activities; coordinate requalification testing, advise laboratory personnel supporting efforts, evaluate test results and develop test reports. Support PRO Launch for Runner New Product Development (NPD) and Supplier Product Transfer initiatives. Work with Supply Chain, Customer Service and High-Performance work teams (HPWT) to support and drive cost reduction initiatives and promote growth through product reliability and quality improvements.

Support customer service product inquiries regarding momentum products. Support FRACAS system development, tracking and metric development Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Minimum five (5) years of experience in electrical engineering role. Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future. 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. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Grand Rapids, MI facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Experience working with momentum-based products, including, but not limited to motor controllers, DC motors, actuators, electrical circuit boards, electromechanical components.

_ Ability to review electrical schematics to learn the function of components so they can find replacements within the schematic _ Ability to identify a circuit that is the issue, determine a component that can fill the same function as the existing component and then understand what validation is required with the component change. Ability to support management with electrical component obsolescence.

Position Criteria: Strong product design ability (Both new product & product modification) Ability to make recommendations on product designs, strongly influence product costs, and capital investments. Ability to lead technical discussions and presentations for internal and external customers, including design reviews, non-advocate reviews and technical coordination meetings. Thorough knowledge of product applications, product design techniques, engineering processes, and engineering standards. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need.

Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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.

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 5 years electrical engineering experience
  • U.S. person under ITAR, residing within 50 miles of Grand Rapids, MI (Active-Duty Military exempt)
  • Experience with momentum-based products, electrical schematics, component validation, and product design expertise

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