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Lead Electrical Sustaining Engineer - Aerospace
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An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$104,716 / year median in Michigan
+13% projected growth
Job Description
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Aerospace division is currently seeking a Lead Electrical Sustaining Engineer - Aerospace. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. 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. ## What you'll do: Eaton's Fuel & Motion Control Systems division, a part of our Aerospace group, is currently seeking a Lead Sustaining Electrical Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Grand Rapids, MI office.Position Overview:
The Lead Sustaining Electrical Engineer will lead momentum product improvement initiatives and support manufacturing improvement projects. Assignments will be predominantly focused on reliability and quality improvements of Eaton's Grand Rapids momentum products, which would include but is not limited to Motor Controllers, DC Motors, electrical circuit boards, electromechanical actuators, and other related components. The incumbent will report to the Engineering Manager, Electronic Products. Additional responsibilities include trouble shooting of electronic hardware at the component level and supporting management of electrical component obsolescence with Eaton RMS Engineering and suppliers. The incumbent is expected to provide technical support to the operations personnel, new product development team, procurement group and customers as required. 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:
- Drive momentum product improvements through engineering analysis, redesign and testing of electro-mechanical actuators and system hardware.
- Sustain product viability through proactive evaluation and redesign of hardware with obsolete components.
- Develop test plans, specifications and general test procedures for requalification activities; coordinate requalification testing, advise laboratory personnel supporting efforts, evaluate test results and develop test reports.
- Support PRO Launch for Runner New Product Development (NPD) and Supplier Product Transfer initiatives.
- Work with Supply Chain, Customer Service and High-Performance work teams (HPWT) to support and drive cost reduction initiatives and promote growth through product reliability and quality improvements.
- Support customer service product inquiries regarding momentum products.
- Read and interpret internal, industrial and customer product specifications and make recommendations for enhancements based on engineering analysis and field data.
- Support FRACAS system development, tracking and metric development When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic)Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in electrical engineering role.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
STEM OPT
plans, F-1 toH-1B, H-1B
cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc."- Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
ITAR. ITAR
defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in Aerospace industry.
- Experience working with momentum-based products, including, but not limited to motor controllers, DC motors, actuators, electrical circuit boards, electromechanical components.
- Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware.
- Ability to review electrical schematics to learn the function of components so they can find replacements within the schematic
- Ability to identify a circuit that is the issue, determine a component that can fill the same function as the existing component and then understand what validation is required with the component change.
- Knowledge of supplier activity.
- Ability to support management with electrical component obsolescence.
Skills:
Position Criteria:
- Working knowledge of electro-mechanical design principles
- Strong product design ability (Both new product & product modification)
- Knowledge in engineering report and specification writing
- Ability to make recommendations on product designs, strongly influence product costs, and capital investments.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and presentations for internal and external customers, including design reviews, non-advocate reviews and technical coordination meetings.
- Thorough knowledge of product applications, product design techniques, engineering processes, and engineering standards.