EATON

Senior Electrical Engineer

EATON$97K — $140K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Willingness to relocate within 50 miles of Broomfield, CO; exemptions for active military candidates.
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S. without corporate sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance product designs for switchgear control and relay configurations.
  • Coordinate with teams to ensure products meet customer and industry standards.
  • Support manufacturing engineering for successful production and testing.
  • Analyze and resolve reliability issues in collaboration with Quality and Application Engineers.
  • Maintain documentation in ERP, PDM, and IT systems.
  • Collaborate on new products and features, verifying compliance with standards.
  • Set and measure aggressive goals to push performance beyond expectations.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time off.
Full Job Description
Eaton's ESSG CPSD PRD Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. This position is based at our Broomfield, CO facility. (Relocation is offered)

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - 140,000 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:

The senior electrical engineer will be responsible for sustaining engineering and custom relay configuration for the control systems and electronics used with medium voltage underground distribution switchgear. The electrical engineer identifies creative solutions, performs engineering analysis, creates designs and settings, oversees verification, and contributes to the implementation of product cost savings, product improvements, and engineering process improvement projects.

The ideal candidate will have a background in power systems, medium voltage distribution, and controls. They will also have an aptitude for using technical software such as SEL Accelerator and SAP.

In this role, you will

  • Develop, maintain, and improve product designs for switchgear control systems and protective relay configurations and settings.
  • Coordinate with Application Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Sales, and customers to ensure product requirements meet customer's requirements, scope of work, and industry standards.
  • Support production and manufacturing engineering to achieve successful production and testing of control systems.
  • Work with Quality, Application Engineers, and customers to analyze, document, and resolve product reliability issues. Write product analysis reports for affected customers.
  • Maintain design guides, product designs, and change notices in appropriate ERP, PDM, and IT systems.
  • Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement new products and features, assisting with verification and validation to meet or exceed product line and industry standards requirements.
  • Set aggressive goals, measure performance, and strive to go beyond what is expected.
  • Constantly look for ways to improve processes, products, and services, appropriately challenge the status quo.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering.
  • 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Only candidates that reside or are willing to relocate within 50 miles of Broomfield, CO will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Developing skills in Engineering analysis and digital simulation (CAD, FEA, statistical analysis, software applications, electrical analysis tools, etc).
  • 2+ years of design experience with electrical controls systems.
  • Strong analytical aptitude to troubleshoot Analog & Digital designs at the component level.
  • Medium voltage design and power system analysis experience.
  • Experience with SEL overcurrent protection relays.
  • Developing effective project leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Proficient use of Microsoft Office software.
  • Problem solving experience using Root Cause Analysis techniques.
  • Product design, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing knowledge.


Skills:
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Proficient use of Microsoft Office software.
• Problem solving experience using Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Product design, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing knowledge.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 6/16/2026.

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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