Engineering Manager

Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking an Engineering Manager to join our team. This position will be a hybrid office (3x2) role as long as you live within 50 miles of our Raleigh, NC facility.

Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, batteries, and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers' most challenging energy management requirements.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

Why Eaton?

• Be a key member of a world-class organization that creates market leading UPS, distribution and energy transition products.
• Work in a modern hybrid collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.

Be a part of the team responsible for ensuring our critical infrastructure such as data centers, businesses, and electric vehicle charging stations remain functional in the face of whatever power quality issues they face! Our growing team is expanding our product portfolio with next-generation technologies, and we need engineers with a passion to ensure that they make what matters to our customers work without question!

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,500 - $191,400 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 Critical Power Solutions (CPS) Engineering Manager will oversee multiple new product development projects for high-power three-phase UPS systems. The role involves managing a team of electrical and mechanical engineers and technicians, along with the RPO CPS test engineering team.

In this role you will:

• Leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team for developing new high-power three-phase UPS products that meet global market requirements, incorporate new manufacturing technologies, adhere to international safety standards, and follow Eaton's stage gate process.
• Managing 2-4 NPD projects on a daily basis and maintaining engineering accountability for these projects.
• Defining standard DVT and validation test templates and supporting test automation in collaboration with the global engineering team using a common platform and hardware. Modernizing and digitizing data collection, storage, and reporting processes.
• Providing timely feedback and coaching to direct reports to ensure performance and professional development. Conducting performance reviews to evaluate team members' progress towards objectives, competencies, and their development plans.
• Participating in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents.
• Assuring that product platforms and product designs are competitive on a global basis with respect to quality, performance, cost and reliability.
• Communicating technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders; strong verbal and written documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Interacting and collaborating with colleagues in Product Management, Manufacturing, Service, DCS and Quality to ensure successful product line deployment.
• Championing continuous process improvements and promote Electrical and Mechanical Engineering functional excellence throughout the team.
• Fostering an environment that promotes Eaton's goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum six (6) years' engineering management experience
• Minimum eight (8) years' experience working in either a manufacturing, industrial, quality or design engineering position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Electrical or mechanical design experience with high-power, three-phase UPS system
• Manager experience leading a cross-functional engineering team in high-power electrical equipment product development projects
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, with a track record of successfully managing complex engineering projects.
• Knowledge of industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering design tools

Skills:

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and manage a diverse team of engineers.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address challenges proactively.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities, and to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute long-term plans that align with business goals.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.