<p><span><span>Eaton’s Electrical <span>Sector</span> is currently seeking a Chief Engineer to be based at our Electrical Sector Headquarters location in Pittsburgh, PA. <span>Relocation will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.</span> This position will require approximately <span>25</span><span>% domestic and international</span><em><span> </span></em>travel.</span></span></p><div><div><div><h2>What you’ll do:</h2></div><div><p>We are seeking a dynamic technical leader to drive innovation, strategy, and excellence across our Low and Medium Voltage Power Circuit Breaker product lines. This role will lead global engineering teams in new product development, process improvement, and technical leadership to support business growth and industry leadership.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Technology Strategy &amp; Innovation</strong>: Develop and execute technology roadmaps aligned with business goals. Lead innovation initiatives and intellectual property development.</li><li><strong>Product Development Leadership: </strong>Guide global teams through the full product lifecycle using PROLaunch. Approve requirements, lead design reviews, and ensure technical integrity across projects.</li><li><strong>Engineering Excellence: </strong>Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and capabilities. Promote digital engineering practices and advanced analysis techniques.</li><li><strong>Knowledge Development &amp; Mentorship: </strong>Build subject-matter expertise and lead training programs to foster technical growth across the organization.</li><li><strong>Standards &amp; Industry Engagement: </strong>Monitor industry standards and represent the company in professional organizations and standards bodies.</li><li><strong>Global Collaboration: </strong>Lead cross-regional initiatives with APAC and EMEA teams to develop platform technologies and support global product strategies.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Qualifications:</h2></div><div><p><strong>Required (Basic) Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in product design engineering</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience working in industrial power distribution products and/or systems design</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience directly or indirectly leading engineering teams or technology strategy</li><li>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.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution</li><li>15+ years of experience in engineering product design</li><li>Design for Six Sigma training and certification</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading technology development roadmaps</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Skills:</h2></div><div><div><ul><li>Knowledge of industrial circuit breaker products and standards</li><li>Strong analytical, creative and strategic thinking skills</li><li>Written &amp; verbal business and technical communication and presentation skills</li><li>Proven record as a change agent within organizations</li></ul></div></div></div></div><p><span><span>At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $141000.03 - $206800.04 a year.  This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. <em>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.</em></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>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.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>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 <a href="https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates">here</a> 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.</span></span></p>

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