Lead Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Lead Electrical Engineer
Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team in Richmond, VA. Relocation benefits and sponsorship will be provided within the United States only.
Eaton's Electrical Data Center Power Distribution division designs, manufactures, and services Static Transfer Switches (STS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), and Dry-Type transformers products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers' most challenging energy management requirements.
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Position Overview:
The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical design and development of product lines, contributing to project design, development, and prototype production. This role provides system-level technical leadership, making key design decisions to ensure optimal integration across power electronics, magnetics, protection, and control systems. The Lead Electrical Engineer mentors junior staff, drives design standards and best practices, and supports management through all phases of product development from concept through manufacturing launch.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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:• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering to identify relevant industry standards and compliance requirements impacting product design.
• Lead product certification planning, validation, and testing activities and support relevant Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
• Drive design and implementation of engineering repository structures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for electrical design, including verification and validation processes. Support production through design for manufacturing (DFM), cost optimization, and reliability improvements using DFMEA / DFSS. Lead efforts to optimize assembly, test processes, and product performance in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and testing teams. Maintain and apply expertise in relevant standards including UL, IEEE, IEC, CSA, and DOE, ensuring compliance and influencing design decisions.
Lead technical reviews, provide design guidance, and mentor junior engineers to ensure engineering designs meet quality standards.
• Drive system-level design decisions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and cost across the product lifecycle.
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 of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum five (5) years of experience in electrical design OR a Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in electrical design
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience developing products from concept to manufacturing launch.
• In depth knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) techniques.
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts and test operations.
Position Criteria:
• Ability to understand the needs of the business and ability to make wise decisions to maintain customer satisfaction and Eaton quality and profitability
• Mentor – can work with less experienced engineers and designer to provide meaningful feedback about design implications
• Ability to work autonomously and shift to a…
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