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Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Menomonee Falls, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2025
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $88499.97 - $129799.96 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. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Candidate must reside within a 50 mile radius of one of the following locations to be considered;

  • Fenton, MO
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Glendale Heights, IL
  • Parma, OH
  • Chanhassen, MN
  • Westerville, OH
  • West Chester, OH
  • Southfield, MI
  • Indianapolis, IN


What You’ll Do

The Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer will lead the development, testing, and implementation of power systems control solutions for our customers using PLC’s, HMI’s, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM’s. The Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems automation solution. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and components.

In This Function, You Will

  • Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Power Transfer applications like (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Paralleling Switchgears etc.)
  • Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
  • Select components and create bill of materials.
  • Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
  • Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
  • Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
  • Be able to troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly


Qualifications

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 7 years of controls experience OR minimum 10 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
  • Must posses and maintain an active and valid driver's license
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Candidate must reside within 50-mile radius of location listed in job description to be considered. Active duty military members are excluded from this requirement.


Preferred Qualifications

  • PE License.
  • Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)


Skills

Position Success Criteria:

  • Possess and maintains an active and valid driver’s license
  • Available for travel & mobility 25% of time
  • Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills
  • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Advise customers on technical opportunities/issues


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 considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. 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.

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