Senior Optimization Developer

About the role

Eaton’s Power Delivery & Regulation Business Unit is seeking a Senior Optimization Developer. This role focuses on programming, automation, and solving complex technical challenges where software directly powers the creation of physical products used by customers worldwide. This position is located at the Waukesha, WI facility, with strong remote candidates considered (25% travel required).

What You’ll Do

In this role, you'll apply coding and analytical skills to develop intelligent solutions that influence how custom distribution transformers are designed, optimized, quoted, and manufactured. You'll work at the intersection of software development, engineering, and manufacturing, creating and enhancing algorithms, rules, and automated processes that power Eaton's transformer design capabilities.

• Develop innovative software solutions, algorithms, and automated processes that improve the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of transformer design and manufacturing
• Learn how complex transformer products are engineered and manufactured, then translate that knowledge into scalable programming logic and optimization rules
• Work with large and complex datasets to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, quality enhancement, and defect prevention
• Design, maintain, and continuously improve the programs that support Eaton's automated design and manufacturing systems
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and business teams to solve technical challenges and deliver impactful solutions
• Automate design processes for customized products while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and manufacturing requirements
• Interpret technical specifications and transform customer requirements into intelligent design solutions
• Lead and support projects focused on continuous improvement, digital transformation, and operational excellence
• Generate and maintain critical data used throughout the manufacturing process to support on-time delivery and production efficiency
• Continuously expand your knowledge of software development, product engineering, manufacturing systems, and optimization technologies

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum two (2) years of programming experience (C, C++, or Fortran, for example)
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (no CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience with electromechanical systems or products
• Experience on any CAD tool like Inventor, AutoCAD
• Knowledge of standard industry drafting/modeling practices
• Experience with custom engineering design and processes
• Experience in creating, loading, and/or storing design data within an ERP system, preferably SAP

Skills

• Knowledge of power systems, distribution/power transformer products/applications, and/or industrial automation/controls is desired
• Ability to excel as a team player by successfully collaborating with engineering peers as well as cross-functional personnel to ensure custom designs meet customer expectations

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

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. 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.