*job summary*
eaton’s electrical sector is currently seeking a specialist engineer to join our team. This position is based at our nacogdoches facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.
*responsibilities*:
- provide engineering design support for productivity improvement projects through effective participation on cross-functional teams
- lead engineering efforts on critical direct material cost-out projects, including idea development, prototype, projectexecution, and plant/business system implementation
- support plant and product management cost out activities
- ownership of overall project management for va/ve projects
- utilize prolaunch tollgate methodology to lead va/ve projects with cross functional teams at multiple sites with overall project timeline execution responsibilities
- coordinate with operations group at manufacturing facilities to implement va/ve projects
- manage day to day activities of sustaining engineering team to accomplish the goals and objective established by the engineering manager
- develop dfmea and test plan documentation required for thorough product improvements/development
- conduct engineering analysis, including material specifications, effect of changes on meeting product standards, and testing of functional models.
- coordinate and implement changes in product bill of materials within sap based on ecn’s, new product notices, and factory floor updates.
- hands on approach to testing, including proof of concept, design validation and third party approvals as applicable
*qualifications*:
*education level required*
- required (basic) qualifications: _
- bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering;
- master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field
- must be able to work in the united states without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
*years and area of experience required*
- minimum 5 years in engineering or a science discipline
- experience working in electrical sector
- transformer core and coil design and test procedures
- knowledge of six sigma and stage gate processes (dfss, dmaic, etc)
- basic knowledge of lean manufacturing
- design optimization cad knowledge of design optimization software (tds-opt, cor-opt, kbe, etc.)
- basic fea analysis knowledge
- understanding of industry standards (ieee, iec, ansi, etc) - experience in project management
*technical knowledge*
- knowledge of manufacturing and testing methodologies
- good oral, interpersonal and written skills with the ability to effectively communicate
- detail oriented and able to manage multiple support requests simultaneously.
- works to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
- computer knowledge and the ability to use microsoft office tools.
- ability to analyze and solve routine problems.
- experience working in multidisciplinary groups.
- ability to work with multicultural teams.
- drive and champion innovation (products, processes, materials, etc
*soft skills*
- decision quality, problem solving, action oriented, dealing with ambiguity, organizing, planning, drive for results, standing alone, conflict management, presentation skills
eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, eaton has been listed on the nyse for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.
Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.
Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of e