EATON

Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer

EATON • $97K — $143K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 7+ years of controls experience or 10+ years in power distribution applications.
  • Current, unrestricted driver's license required for travel and driving responsibilities.
  • Residence within 50 miles of specified locations mandatory; relocation not offered.
  • Active-Duty Military candidates exempt from geographical limitation.
  • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) License and knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems.

Responsibilities

  • Create, modify, test, and deploy software for PLCs and HMIs in power transfer applications.
  • Follow project specifications for implementation according to customer needs.
  • Select components and create detailed bills of materials for projects.
  • Provide guidance to Electrical Designers for project drawing development.
  • Prepare thorough customer submittals, Sequence of Operation, and test procedures.
  • Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
  • Troubleshoot any non-functioning systems effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
  • Retirement benefits and planning programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time off opportunities.
  • Additional benefits may vary based on eligibility and location.
Full Job Description
Join Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) team and lead the development, testing, and implementation of power systems control solutions for our customers using PLC's, HMI's, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM's. Travel for this role is approximately 35%. This is a remote role as long as you live in one of the following locations: Detroit, MI, Fenton, MO, Lenexa, KS, Parma ,OH, Appleton,WI, or South Milwaukee, WI. 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:** - Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) for Power Transfer applications like (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Paralleling Switchgears etc.) - Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation. - Select components and create bill of materials. - Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings. - Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures. - Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required. - Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly. **Qualifications:** **Required (Basic) Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 7 years of controls experience or a minimum of 10 years of controls experience in power distribution applications. - This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire. - All candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of one of the locations listed on the job posting. No relocation will be offered for this role. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. **Preferred qualifications:** - PE License. - Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850) **Position Criteria:** - Possess and maintains an active and valid driver's license - Available for travel & mobility 35% of time - Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills - Develop and maintain strong customer relationships - Advise customers on technical opportunities/issues #LI-LS3 All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. **The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 30, 2026.** We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here 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.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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