Senior Product Engineer at Eaton Corporation Hayward, CA

Senior Product Engineer – Eaton Corporation – Hayward, CA.

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Senior Product Engineer. This role is based at our Hayward, CA satellite location just outside of the San Francisco Bay Area and offers relocation assistance for those currently residing in the US.

Salary range: $99,900.00 – $ per year, with eligibility for a variable incentive program.

• Prepare all drawings and manufacturing information (mechanical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, etc.) to ensure execution of facility goals.
• Maintain positive regional client group relationships regarding technical specifications, product application, requests for approval, and job site visits.
• Manage Customer Quality (CQM) warranty issues with respect to troubleshooting and engineering of products shipped.
• Ensure inventory and purchase orders are executed proactively to resolve all issues in a timely manner relative to the facility production schedule.
• Assist with specific scheduling for Satellite/Service Center products; ensure these items are manufactured based on customer need and plant capacity levels.
• Maintain good working relationships with customers, distributors, supply chain, Eaton sales personnel and internal plant personnel in support of a quality customer service effort.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic (required)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited educational institution.
• Minimum one (1) year of product, design, electrical, or sales engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (Co‑ops and internships will count towards this requirement).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum two (2) years of product engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong product knowledge or previous experience working with Panel boards/Switchboards.
• Advanced knowledge of controls engineering, SAP, and AutoCAD.

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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. 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.