Power Distribution Supervisor

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Power Distribution Supervisor. This role will take place out of our facility in Sumter, SC. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates within the United States.

The Panel board & Switchboard (P&S) Power Distribution Supervisor is responsible for leading our Programmatic Engineering team in the development of standardizing our programmatic Design, Bill of Materials (BOMs) and programmatic engineered wiring harnesses for P&S Power Distribution Equipment. They will be subject matter experts with regards to low voltage distribution control wiring. They will also be the subject matter expert within the CPA organization for Automation Wiring Package (i.e.: EPLAN) developed harnesses.

Additionally, they will work with adjacent divisions to develop Engineered-To-Order (ETO) automation capabilities.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Lead a team of subject matter experts for control wiring and harness development
• Work with other divisions to develop automation around EPLAN schematics and wiring diagrams from Eaton’s Design Automation tool
• Assist in COE design reviews for key customers:
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Ensure designs are optimized for contracted configuration variability
• Develop and drive plans towards EPLAN implementation across all Custom Order engineering team
• Develop and drive harness capabilities in the business
• Manage a team of engineers, drafters, and technicians
• Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, NEC, NEMA, OSPHD)
• Represent the product line as a lead technical consultant
• Develop standards around best wire modeling practices
• Develop technical communications: datasheets, interface control documents, test plans, etc.
• Design, model, and test product prototypes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR a Master’s of Business Administration from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with wire automation software.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a leader of people.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

• At least 10 years of design experience with LV electrical distribution equipment.
• Certification for Design for Six Sigma
• At least 2 years of experience designing products under UL 50, UL67, and UL 891 standards.
• At least 2 years of experience with EPLAN software package.
• At least 2 years of experience with Autodesk Inventor.
• At least 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)
• Able to travel up to 20%

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 enterprise wide goal of providing world class customer satisfaction. Must be team oriented and self-starter with strong multi-tasking and time management skills.

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