Eaton
Senior Rapid Prototyping Engineer – Eaton
Moon Township, PA
Expected annual salary range:
$83,000 - $122,000 per year.
Work schedule:
Hybrid – two days remote, three days in-office at our Moon Township, PA facility.
Overview Eaton is seeking a Senior Rapid Prototyping Engineer for its Advanced Technology team within the Electrical Sector’s Protection, Control and Solutions business. This position will support the Advanced Technology team’s efforts to rapidly develop next-generation power electronic based circuit protection technology and products for low voltage and medium voltage AC & DC applications. The role will engage cross-functional teams, onsite lab operations, and external vendors to efficiently develop “Minimum Viable Product” prototypes, driving efficiency, speed, and robustness in the product development and prototyping cycle.
Responsibilities
Develop strong technical knowledge in power electronic based circuit breaker design, testing, and applications.
Engage with onsite machine shop and external vendors to rapidly procure various prototype parts & assemblies.
Develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external vendors to optimize lead time and efficiency.
Engage with Eaton’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence to innovate on part manufacturing processes.
Engage with Eaton’s onsite Industrial Design Team to develop brand-aligned prototype HMI systems and product displays.
Develop and maintain parts incoming inspection procedure for prototype build.
Rapidly & efficiently bring “Minimum Viable Product” prototypes to life through hands‑on prototype building and validation.
Utilize statistical quality tools to establish prototype performance baselines and identify focus areas for robustness improvement.
Methodically document prototype assembly procedures and troubleshooting.
Work with project team to generate and execute test programs and test protocols to determine if design criteria for system, software and hardware are met.
Drive development of prototype assembly fixtures and tooling as needed.
Assist in procurement of necessary lab equipment, tooling, etc.
Understand and comply with site specific electrical test lab equipment and procedures, including health, safety and security aspects.
Follow Prelaunch and PROLaunch phase‑gate new product development processes.
Create technical reports and presentation.
Generate value added intellectual property.
Qualifications Basic (required) Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Three years of engineering experience in R&D prototyping.
One year of experience working in product industrialization or manufacturing operations.
Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship.
No relocation is offered. Candidates must currently reside within a 50‑mile radius of Moon Township, PA to be considered. Active‑Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science from an accredited institution.
Experience working with cross-functional products that blend power electronic switching devices, mechanical hardware, embedded hardware and firmware.
Experience with traditional and additive part manufacturing methods and techniques.
General knowledge of industrial circuit breaker functionality and applications.
Experience with new product development phase-gate processes and DFSS tools.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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. 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.
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Expected annual salary range:
$83,000 - $122,000 per year.
Work schedule:
Hybrid – two days remote, three days in-office at our Moon Township, PA facility.
Overview Eaton is seeking a Senior Rapid Prototyping Engineer for its Advanced Technology team within the Electrical Sector’s Protection, Control and Solutions business. This position will support the Advanced Technology team’s efforts to rapidly develop next-generation power electronic based circuit protection technology and products for low voltage and medium voltage AC & DC applications. The role will engage cross-functional teams, onsite lab operations, and external vendors to efficiently develop “Minimum Viable Product” prototypes, driving efficiency, speed, and robustness in the product development and prototyping cycle.
Responsibilities
Develop strong technical knowledge in power electronic based circuit breaker design, testing, and applications.
Engage with onsite machine shop and external vendors to rapidly procure various prototype parts & assemblies.
Develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external vendors to optimize lead time and efficiency.
Engage with Eaton’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence to innovate on part manufacturing processes.
Engage with Eaton’s onsite Industrial Design Team to develop brand-aligned prototype HMI systems and product displays.
Develop and maintain parts incoming inspection procedure for prototype build.
Rapidly & efficiently bring “Minimum Viable Product” prototypes to life through hands‑on prototype building and validation.
Utilize statistical quality tools to establish prototype performance baselines and identify focus areas for robustness improvement.
Methodically document prototype assembly procedures and troubleshooting.
Work with project team to generate and execute test programs and test protocols to determine if design criteria for system, software and hardware are met.
Drive development of prototype assembly fixtures and tooling as needed.
Assist in procurement of necessary lab equipment, tooling, etc.
Understand and comply with site specific electrical test lab equipment and procedures, including health, safety and security aspects.
Follow Prelaunch and PROLaunch phase‑gate new product development processes.
Create technical reports and presentation.
Generate value added intellectual property.
Qualifications Basic (required) Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Three years of engineering experience in R&D prototyping.
One year of experience working in product industrialization or manufacturing operations.
Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship.
No relocation is offered. Candidates must currently reside within a 50‑mile radius of Moon Township, PA to be considered. Active‑Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science from an accredited institution.
Experience working with cross-functional products that blend power electronic switching devices, mechanical hardware, embedded hardware and firmware.
Experience with traditional and additive part manufacturing methods and techniques.
General knowledge of industrial circuit breaker functionality and applications.
Experience with new product development phase-gate processes and DFSS tools.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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. 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.
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