Eaton’s Marina Power and Light Business is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Williamsburg, VA facility.

Position Overview:

The Engineer is responsible for creating 3D and 2D technical manufacturing drawings according to specifications to ensure excellent production of Eaton Marina Power and Light products.  This employee will also be responsible for improving storing processes, communication, and information exchange between several different functions.

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.

In this function you will:

• Create three-dimensional sheet metal drawings using Autodesk Inventor software, converting files to two-dimensional drawings with applicable notes for manufacturing.
• Meet all assigned deadlines for drawings preparation and submittal according to operational requirements for periodic production output.
• Coordinate with other functions (supply chain, quality, OPEX, manufacturing) to align assigned goals and drafting outputs with business needs.
• Help design and draft new product development ideas and prototypes.  
• Communicate to, participate in and lead team and individual projects for process improvements to improve excellent manufacture of Marina Power and Light products.
• Balance multiple shifting priorities and expectations as business needs change.

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 from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing organization 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.  Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered.  Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution
• 2-5 years of experience in technical drafting or design in a manufacturing environment
• 2-5 years of experience working with sheet metal design, specification, manufacture or processing

Position Criteria:

• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D modeling software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks or related software
• Knowledge of basic drafting standards for drawing creation
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple tasks at a time
• Process oriented and drives projects to completion
• Strong written and oral communication skills required. Must be able to gauge the needs of a variety of internal customers and adapt delivery style or level of detail as appropriate.

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.

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ES CRDS RESI Residential

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No