What you’ll do:

The Project Engineer is responsible for developing and executing customer-centric Engineered-to-Order (ETO) solutions for industrial and harsh-duty market applications. This role manages assigned engineering activities from concept development through manufacturing release, with guidance as needed for highly complex projects. The position requires technical knowledge, project coordination skills, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality, profitable solutions that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and business objectives. Reporting to the ETO Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer supports multiple projects while contributing to technical problem-solving, product improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering organization.

In this role you will:

• Develop custom product solutions in response to customer, distributor, and field sales inquiries. 
• Prepare technical proposals and coordinate bid activities to support profitable business growth. 
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, schematics, bills of material, product specifications, and installation documentation.
• Perform product design, feasibility analysis, and technical risk assessments, considering cost, manufacturability, reliability, codes, and certifications.
• Collaborate with customers, sales, operations, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet technical and schedule requirements. 
• Support manufacturing through product launch and provide technical guidance for production-related issues. 
• Contribute to product improvements, new solutions, and design enhancements based on customer and market needs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while meeting customer-driven timelines. 
• Share technical knowledge with team members and support complex projects under the guidance of senior engineering staff.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 
• Minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, including relevant internship or Co-Op experience.
• 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ETO products and custom-engineered solutions.
• Proficiency with Solidworks 3D CAD, AutoCAD 2D, SAP ERP, Enovia
• Experience with product design, engineering documentation, and CAD tools
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills. 
• Experience participating in cross-functional technical projects and collaborating with engineering team members.
• Experience with Industrial controls and electrical products/circuit protection; Knowledge of UL/NEMA/NEC Standards, particularly in
• Power Distribution & Controls (e.g. 50/50E, 508/508A, 1203, 67)
• Experience with 3rd party certification requirements, particularly for Industrial and Harsh & Hazardous Locations (e.g. UL/CSA/ATEX)