Power Distribution Engineering Manager

Product Owner - Programmatic Engineering

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Product Owner - Programmatic Engineering for our facility in Sumter, SC.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $, and the position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based on experience and qualifications.

• Subject matter expert for programmatic wiring
• Subject matter expert for programmatic automation wiring package
• Work with other divisions to develop automation around automation wiring package schematics and wiring from Eaton’s Design Automation tool for programmatic designs
• Assist in COE design reviews for programmatic orders:
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Ensure designs are adapted for contracted configuration variability
• Develop and drive plan towards automation wiring package point-to-point wiring capabilities in Custom Order engineering teams
• Develop and drive harness capabilities in the CPA division
• Manage a team of engineers, drafters, and technicians

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in engineering design and manufacturing processes.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with wire automation software packages.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Experienced Customer Order (COE) Engineer for LV power distribution assemblies, switchboard experience preferred
• At least ten (10) years of design experience with LV electrical distribution equipment
• Certification for Design for Six Sigma
• At least two (2) years of experience designing products under UL 50, UL67, and UL 891 standards
• At least five (5) years of experience with Autodesk Inventor
• At least five (5) years as a manager of people

• Good verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Proficiency in Engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Enovia).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Up to 25% of your time traveling.

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities, analyze complex problems, and implement solutions. Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel at all management, professional, and technical levels.

This position requires a high level of responsiveness and proactive problem solving to reinforce the enterprise wide goal of providing world class customer satisfaction. Must be team oriented and self‑starter with strong multi‑tasking and time management skills.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds.

The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is primarily based in an office environment.

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