Technical project lead - Aerospace fuel system testing

Eaton is seeking a Technical Project Lead - to develop Aerospace products at the Eaton European Innovation Center (EEIC) in Prague, Czech Republic. This role involves leading the construction of a new aerospace test cell, testing Eaton fuel components, and focusing on aircraft airframe and engine fuel systems. The engineer will be part of the EEIC Aerospace team and report to the Aerospace Manager at EEIC.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervising and leading the construction of a fuel pump test cell and fuel pump test stand (project schedule tracking, action items tracking)
• Communication with suppliers (leading communication with suppliers and reviewing suppliers' technical proposals)
• Defining technical specifications for fuel test cells (hydraulic installation, electrical installation, control system, data acquisition, hydraulic circuits, heating system, cooling system, motor drives, loads, etc.)
• Working with safety requirements (test cells, control rooms, tanks, ventilation, ATEX, etc.)
• Communication with local authorities and supporting the building permit process
• Defining bill of materials, creating purchase requests, and preparing public tenders
• Preparing Czech and EU grant proposals for investment and R&D projects
• Leading fuel systems testing (development, qualification, certification tests) for airliner aircraft fuel pumps (e.g. Boeing, Airbus)
• R&D of new fuel products and systems, participating in building prototypes and new test configurations
• Supporting control system and data acquisition configurations, analyzing experimental data
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and regulations
• Participating in new product and technology development projects

We would like you to bring:

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, testing, or project management of fuel systems (or hydraulic systems) within the aerospace, automotive, or industrial sectors.
• Experience in project management or technical project leadership
• Experience in hydraulics, fuel systems design, or testing
• Knowledge of hydraulic circuit design and its thermal management
• Basic knowledge of data acquisition systems (e.g., NI LabView)
• Czech/Slovak language is a must for this role

We would appreciate following skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering processes and project management practices and tools.
• Experience with the building permit process for laboratories with explosive atmospheres.
• Skills in 3-D modeling and mechanical design using common CAD tools (e.g., Creo or SolidWorks).
• Experience with aerospace requirements and standards (RTCA DO-160G, SAE, EASA CS, etc.).
• Skills in modeling of hydraulics (Amesim, Matlab/Simulink, FlowMaster).

What can you expect from us:

• International team of professionals, opportunity to learn new technologies
• Focus on technology and innovation
• Roomy offices, excellent canteen, table tennis, cycling and sport friendly environment
• Annual bonus, office hours flexibility, private pension scheme contribution and other benefits
• Flexible working hours

What Eaton offers:

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team, worldwide spread of contacts and projects.
• Excellent working environment - safety and ethics is important for us.
• Culture & Values - Eaton is more than the products we invent and produce - the way we do business is just as important. At Eaton, our values and culture define who we are - both individually and as an organization - and direct our activities every day.
• Green company targeting carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030

The Eaton European Innovation Center (EEIC) offers an exciting and engaging environment for creative engineers who are looking for great learning, advancement and technology leadership opportunities in a broad range of technological fields and in a highly diverse team of researchers and engineers.

With almost 200 employees we are a vibrant fast-growing Engineering and Innovation Center for electrical, green energy, vehicle, and aerospace applications for the region focus on businesses in Europe, Middle East & Africa.

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