Lead Electrical Engineer

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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in El Paso, TX. The expected annual salary range is $93,750.03 – $ a year and the position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Location:

El Paso, TX.

The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for day‑to‑day engineering activities to support the switchboard and panel board product lines. You will be the primary contact for the Order Entry schedule and assignment of orders to the ECOE Team of engineers who create engineering packages. This role will help evaluate electrical drawings per customer specs and lead the effort to standardize wiring procedures in the El Paso plant.

The Lead Electrical Engineer will also drive continuous improvement, mentor a team of engineers, and collaborate across functions to deliver quality, customer‑focused solutions.

• Lead the COE Engineering team and assist management in direct oversight of the department’s daily activities.
• Develop a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources.
• Support engineering functions by providing directions to team members per engineering spreadsheets, UL standards, and NEC in interpreting complex customer requirements and translating them into manufacturable switchboard designs.
• Maintain and track order schedules and risks.
• Upgrade existing processes, deploy new initiatives, and recommend new solutions based on analysis and customer trends.
• Supervise quality of schematic drawings, BOMs, and components.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the full breadth of product line offering, including complex wiring and design applications to provide exceptional solutions and selling support to field sales and/or channel partners.
• Interface with the Design Engineering department as necessary for development of switchboard custom designs.
• Interface with the Quality/Warranty Department to ensure continued post‑shipment customer support.
• Support the Quality Department through troubleshooting problems during electrical testing and developing test procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting control wiring devices following industry standards and product specifications.
• Recommend design changes and tooling.
• Participate in product process design/prototypes reviews and evaluate and verify wiring assemblies completed by peers.
• Coach and develop engineering talent; deliver technical training across departments.
• Proactively participate in cross‑functional teams in support of implementing lean manufacturing strategies, including front‑end business process improvement.
• Implement a culture of zero accidents by implementing safety practices, investigating incidents, and applying rules; identify, control, and administer risk and danger in engineering processes.
• Promote Eaton’s mission and vision by actively supporting its ethics and values as well as quality policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience in low or medium voltage switchboard/switch gear or power distribution engineering.
• No immigration sponsorship or relocation benefit is offered; only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of El Paso, TX will be considered, except for active‑duty military service members.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient understanding of electricity.
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience with Eaton systems: VISTA, Bid Manager, AS‑400, ENOVIA & DMM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and regulations (UL 891).
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits.
• Leadership experience managing people or project teams.

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