Position Overview:  

The VAVE Lead Design Engineer will develop best-in-class products and features through product research, design, design validation, deployment, and maintenance in accordance with market needs.  This role is also responsible for providing technical expertise on switchboard and panelboard products. 

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. 

In this function, you will:

• Develop, design, validate, and manage the implementation of best-in-class product designs.
• Ability to translate internal and external customer requirements into measurable performance criteria.
• Lead the development of the schedule and budget for value-add/value-engineered projects
• Design, model, and test product prototypes
• Maintain and improve existing products through design and competitive analysis
• Work with other Eaton Electrical businesses as well as outside suppliers to develop new features and design opportunities for products within the product line scope and charter.
• Lead cross-functional teams using the Eaton PROLaunch product development process.  Integrate best practices from each functional team to deliver a high quality, best-in-class design.
• Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, NEC, NEMA, OSPHD).
• Participate in codes and standards organizations as necessary. (UL, NEC, CSA, NEMA, CANENA)
• Represent the product line as a lead technical consultant.