Electrical Engineer

Eaton's Electrical Sector America is seeking an Electrical Engineer. This position is based on site Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at our Omaha, NE manufacturing facility, supporting our Power Distribution & Controls Assemblies division.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing electrical systems and components to ensure they meet Eaton's high standards of quality and performance. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Additionally, this role will have direct contact with customers regarding their requirements and events like witness tests, and document reviews.

Step into a role where engineering meets innovation and collaboration. As a key contributor, you'll transform customer drawings and specifications into actionable manufacturing solutions, ensuring every product meets precise application requirements. You’ll be the technical bridge between our sales force and customers—guiding onboard approvals, witness tests, and circuit designs that bring ideas to life.

Your expertise will shape engineering documentation that drives drafting, procurement, and production. You’ll also provide hands-on technical guidance to our manufacturing teams, support strategic product marketing initiatives, and empower field sales with negotiation and application insights.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000.0 - $105,000.0 a year. Please note 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.

What You’ll Do

In this role:

• Design and develop electrical systems and components for various applications.
• Collaborate with other engineers and departments to integrate electrical systems into larger projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to electrical systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, including schematics, diagrams, bill of materials and reports.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering and incorporate them into designs.
• Review and analyze product configurations and components, design circuits, perform engineering calculations, and provide input to other departments including drafting, purchasing, and manufacturing personnel.
• Provide engineering functions in support of product marketing, manufacturing, and sales in line with company and product line objectives.
• Participate in customer project review/drawing approval meetings.
• Perform other related activities and special projects as assigned.
• All employees are expected to comply with the environment, health, and safety guidelines.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Basic REQUIRED Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Engineering/Technical field of study from an accredited institution.
• Familiarity in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MATLAB).
• No relocation is being offered for this role. Only candidates currently residing TODAY within a 50-mile radius of Eaton's Omaha Nebrasca facility 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.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3 years’ experience in electrical manufacturing and/or design.
• Experience with power systems and power distribution.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEEE, NEC).
  
  
  

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  
  
  

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You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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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.