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Job description
Eaton Electrical is hiring a Product Engineer — a full-time, based in Shanghai, CHN role. Apply directly on Eaton Electrical's careers page below.
Lead Product Engineer
Location: Shanghai, Shanghaï, CHN, 201201
Department: Research & Development Engineering
Work Location: onsite
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.
What you’ll do:
The Lead. Product Engineer directs project activities through application of proficient technical knowledge and leadership competencies. The span of project responsibly include product design, product development, manufacturing support and product launch. Work together with related cross-function team to achieve perfect technical support to all the stakeholders.
A. Work on design and development processes, specifications, etc.
B. Supports the implementation of design changes to improve quality, performance, cost reduction, and standardization through analysis of designs and problem solving techniques.
C. Understands design, development, and failure analysis through DFMEA, customer returns, or specific development projects. Applies fundamental engineering practices and decision making for problem solving. Available to travel to the customer, supplier, manufacture within-the-hour should the need arise whether related to an Eaton product or to aid in the troubleshooting process for the related system. Has practical experience with change management processes including ECO, ECR, and ECN.
D. Provides guidance to engineering personnel throughout the division in a specific field of technology and makes presentations to internal and external customers on programs or products as required. Provides technical expertise that may include supporting field failure analysis, develop recommended corrective actions, and providing necessary reports as well as training in areas of expertise. Has experience with change management, Supply chain processes.
E. Actively pursues knowledge in the process for design changes to improve quality, performance, cost reduction, and standardization through analysis of designs and problem-solving techniques. Suggests alternative methodologies or techniques to achieving desired results.
F. Understands the engineering methodologies within the division as well as other departments and their relationship to engineering. Participates in providing the creation, implementation and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and work instructions to build and promote a team environment for product introduction, development and support activities.
G. Conceives and writes patent disclosures to substantiate patent applications and accumulates the necessary documentation. Protects Eaton Intellectual Property (IP).
H. Comply with requirements of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Master degree in Mechanical is prefer
• 10+ years of engineering experience in Automotive industry, Fuel tank System is prefer .
Familiar with fuel venting system
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Basic CAD experience for the software such as ProE CREO
Position Criteria:
• Strong stakeholder focus and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence and impact others’ decision making
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make decisions
• Ability to manage multiple programs, set priorities and achieve results
Preferred Qualifications:
• Large-scale cross functional project team management experience
• Experience working with international locations and customers
• Plastic materials knowledge, including selection, processing and part design
• Practical experience with change management processes including ECO, ECR, and ECN
Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.
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What is the seniority level for Product Engineer at Eaton Electrical?
Product Engineer at Eaton Electrical is a Senior / Manager level position.
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