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Technical Team Leader - Electric Motor Design

AT Eaton
Eaton

Technical Team Leader - Electric Motor Design

Southfield, MI

Eaton's ES AMER Sector Integration division is currently seeking a Technical Team Leader - Electric Motor Design.

We offer relocation assistance within the United States for candidates residing more than 50 miles from one of the locations listed.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $123750.0 - $181500.0 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:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Eaton is seeking an experienced electric motor design team leader for its Power Electronics (PE) Center of Excellence (CoE) team.

The PE CoE at Eaton is a catalyst for the company's growth, driving innovation through the creation of scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable power electronics technology, platforms, and standardized design methodologies. These common building blocks can be adopted across various business units, laying a solid foundation for rapid product development.

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This individual will play a critical role in guiding and managing a team of engineers and projects. The role demands a technically proficient person with strong leadership skills, capable of steering global team members and fostering collaboration across business divisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads and directs a team of engineers and projects to achieve stated goals and objectives.
• Monitors and reports on overall performance of the team and projects. Establishes a performance-based culture, motivating the team to set and achieve measurable goals and objectives that align with PE CoE strategies.
• Performs design, modeling, and simulation of electric motor designs such as induction or IPM motors.
• Develops technical requirements and creates technical reports and presentations.
• Stays current with the latest electric motor technologies and business trends, applies knowledge to Eaton's applications, and creates new opportunities.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in the design and product development of electric motors, with a focus on electromagnetic designs of motors.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship, now and within the future
• 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:
• Master's or PhD in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of electric motor designs, encompassing aspects such as electromagnetics, mechanical, and thermal aspects.
• Experience in the design and product development of electric motors for aerospace applications.
• Familiar with electric motor manufacturing process
• Familiar with compliance standards, including Military (MIL) standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering processes (e.g., DFSS)
• Experience working in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members.

Skills:

Professional:
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative orientation with the ability to thrive in a highly team-oriented, global, and diverse environment.
• Consistently acts in an ethical, open, honest, trustworthy, and truthful manner.
• Strong desire for innovation, new product development, program management ... to make what matters work!
• Position requires up to 15% domestic and international travel.

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.

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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.

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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): Southfield, MI, USA
Job ID: Eaton-39613Southfield
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)