Chief Engineer - Switchboard Division

About the role

Eaton’s Electrical sector, Commercial Products and Assemblies (CPA) division is currently seeking a Divisional Switchboard Chief Engineer for Panelboard & Switchboards product lines. This role may be remote within the US, but is preferred to be located at Sumter, SC; El Paso, TX; Morrisville, NC; or Smyrna, GA. Relocation is available to Sumter, SC only. Travel will be expected between 10-25%. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Chief Engineer serves as the technical subject matter expert for the product line across the CPA group. They define strategic direction, establish priorities, and indirectly lead site teams to achieve business objectives across the division. The Chief Engineer provides a broad, forward‑looking vision of future products and technologies, and offers expert consultation within their area of specialization. They lead a diverse range of projects, conducting feasibility studies to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget. The role also manages relationships with external suppliers and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive them to completion.

Responsibilities

• Highest level technical expert in the product line; consults with all levels of the organization on innovation, new product introduction, and customer/production technical issues
• Drives skill development and routinely mentors others in technical specialties
• Drives innovative products and concepts across the product line; challenges the status quo of product solutions
• Drives next‑gen products to feed innovation funnel and product roadmaps
• Supervises file maintenance for the product line UL and CSA files; responsible for product compliance to standards and payments of invoices associated with third‑party work
• Responsible for VN resolution for all product line related plants
• Active participant in codes and standards organizations (UL, NEC, CSA, NEMA, CANENA); monitors related codes and standards; reports out and drives action at the division level on third‑party proposals that could impact any product line in the division
• Reviews designs and product standards
• Ensures tests are conducted in a safe manner, following all safety rules and procedures to meet objectives

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 15 years’ of product design experience in power distribution equipment with proven subject matter expertise in designing products that conform to UL standards (e.g., UL50, UL67, and UL 891)
• Proficiency in engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Enovia)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification for Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
• Experience as a technical design expert for liability/legal assessments
• Experience as chairman of a UL standards committee

Position Criteria

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Collaborative spirit working with individuals and groups to effectively partner in a dispersed, matrix work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 – $190,000 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.