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Aerospace Electrical Engineer

AT Eaton
Eaton

Aerospace Electrical Engineer

Torrance, CA

What you'll do:

We make what matters work.

You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we're solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. We're providing power conversion and solutions designed and engineered to support the needs of today's commercial, military and space aircraft and the next generation of aerospace innovation. Electrical Engineers are working to solve real-world challenges while developing the skills required to lead at the next level. Come discover the opportunities waiting for you.

Position Overview:

Eaton Aerospace is currently seeking Aerospace Electrical Engineers. This role will be the Engineering focal point in support of our power conversion product lines and will work with a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure development of new products. Key tasks include engineering support for problem solving and working with design, manufacturing & quality teams to address production issues. As Eaton is a global company, this role will also provide product engineering oversight and technical support for similar hardware produced at other Eaton factories. Candidates must have strong organization skills and effectively multi-task to accomplish a variety of assignments in support of new product introduction, product improvements, and troubleshooting of issues. The role requires sound engineering judgment to rapidly address business critical operations.

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  • Complete conceptual/clean sheet designs for less complex technical domains.
  • Support design work for projects.
  • Hardware simulation, prototype testing and validation
  • Design for risks, design trade-off, and component interactions.
  • Perform root cause analysis as per electrical/electronics Failure Analysis and improve the design to prevent the failures.
  • Complete Qualification planning for a given system.
  • Run analysis tools within their technical domain.
  • Analyze collected test data utilizing fully automated techniques.
  • Work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality engineering to provide technical support for production issues within the factory as well as at our suppliers.
  • As necessary, participate on continuous improvement teams as Product Engineering representative. Work in team environment to meet plant driven metrics for quality, safety, delivery, performance, and inventory.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering from an accredited institution, with a graduation date before August 2025
  • Minimum of 2 internships or 2 co-op experiences completed at the time of this application or up to 1 year of full-time work experience
  • Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
  • Geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States
  • This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community
  • Two or more relevant internships or co-op experiences
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical concepts
  • Experience with Simulink, MATLAB, Solid works, Microsoft, Formal Lean Training
  • Experience working in the Aerospace industry

Skills:

Position Criteria:

  • Demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional team in product development.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD Software package (Solid works preferred).
  • Proficiency in reading electronics schematics and simulation
  • Understanding of design evaluation techniques such as reliability analysis, statistical tolerance stack up, Failure Mode and Effect analysis (FMEA), etc.
  • Ability to read and understand Drawings, Specifications, and Requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical individuals.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite tools.
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities, as well as switch focus efficiently.
  • Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior-level executive team.
  • This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Assignment Manager
  • Ability to relocate to one of the following Eaton facilities: Torrance, Ca

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The salary for this is $105,000 a year, dependent on the work location and qualifications met. This position offers a one-time $6,000 signing bonus and relocation lump sum package.

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 applicant's 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 here 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.

Client-provided location(s): Torrance, CA, USA
Job ID: Eaton-33369Torrance
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)