Hardware Electronics Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s PCS Group (Protection, Controls and Solutions) Advanced Technology Team is looking for a Hardware Electronics Engineer to join our fast-paced team of engineers in developing cutting edge technology for our next generation products. This position will be located onsite in Moon Township, PA, and is eligible for a hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote). Relocation is offered within the US only. Sponsorship is also available!

Responsibilities

• Lead the embedded hardware architecture, electrical design and development of embedded electronics for power electronics based circuit protection products.
• Create functionality related to embedded processing, hardware drivers, protection, power supply, metering, communication, and user interface.
• Define top level electrical architectures and help identify key re-usable embedded platforms in alignment with key new product platforms identified by product roadmaps, industry trends and key VOC.
• Lead the electrical embedded hardware portion of designs for solid state/power electronic based circuit breakers.
• Conduct circuit simulation to verify correct operation as well as to test boundary conditions.
• Develop product technical requirements by working together with marketing and application teams.
• Coordinate PCBA layout designs together with dedicated PCBA personnel in accordance with industry standards and required product certifications and specifications.
• Specify and conduct testing at the PCBA as well as complete component/system level.
• Create electrical designs in accordance with practices necessary to comply with agency regulations.
• Plan work in detail at individual level as well as a technical lead; creating a robust and trackable plan(schedule), coordinated with the larger development team, including requirements definition, detailed designs, test plans and issue tracking.
• Conduct formal quality and design reviews for both individual and team related work.
• Perform and contribute to technical research and investigations.
• Collaborate with teams from ERL, Electrical Sector Center of Excellence, and external technology resources (National Labs and Universities) for technology and product innovation.
• Follow Eaton phase-gate new product development process.
• Actively participate in and help drive innovation events aimed at initiating novel solutions to technical challenges.
• Generate value added intellectual property.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience developing embedded hardware for electronic devices.
• BS in Electrical Engineering (or relevant related degree) from an accredited institution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Design For Six Sigma certification.

Skills

• Experience developing circuit schematics and conducting electronic simulation.
• Experience working with oscilloscopes and power supplies to verify circuit performance.
• Experience writing/developing firmware for real time embedded systems.
• Experience designing embedded systems for circuit protection applications.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.