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Eaton’s electrical sector and crouse-hinds b-line division is hiring a optical design engineer to join our teamThis position is based at our syracuse, ny or highland, il facilityThe position is eligible for a hybrid work setup.
Position overview:
The position of optical engineer will report to the npi engineering manager and be a subject matter expert for lighting within the crouse hinds businessThe successful candidate will be responsible for continuing development of our luminaire platforms and assisting in the design and implementation of next generation controls technologyThe candidate should be experienced in light tools and other related design tools for optical engineeringThe successful candidate will be a key resource for the npi engineering team in helping to innovate our led luminaire product lines for the next generation of hazardous and industrial lighting.
Making what matters work at eaton takes the passion of every employee around the worldWe create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every dayIt’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
Lighting design/layout engineering execution:
Design and development of reflective and refractive optical solutions for led luminaires used in harsh and hazardous environments.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines and other functions of the business to ensure products meet schedule, budget, performance, and design for manufacturability (dfm) objectives.
Lead the optical quality testing and product certification strategies for all new and existing products.
Responsible for ensuring the completion of comprehensive design reviews, design analysis & documentation, qualification, and validation testing of work output to meet program/project requirements, specifications, quality/reliability, and successful product release.
Maintain technical leadership skills in subject area through ongoing self-training and company assigned training.
Position impacts roi of npd, vitality of the product line, competitiveness of the offering and hence, the business, customer satisfaction and key strategic growth objectives through technology and product innovation.
When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.
Qualifications
Required (basic) qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the united states without company sponsorship now or in the future.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this positionOnly candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be consideredActive-duty military service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience designing highly specified illumination patterns or optical assemblies
Experience with networked luminaire control systems
Experience with iesna standards and application such as lm-79, tm-21, tm-30,etc.
Experience using mechanical design tools such as solidworks and/or autocad
Familiarity with photometric testing equipment such as goniophotometer and integrating sphere.
Experience in a optical engineering role, specifically illumination, lighting products and/or sensor design
Position criteria:
Experience designing illumination systems to specific brightness and beam shape requirements
Working knowledge of leds, power supplies and optoelectronics for illumination systems
Experience with optical system simulation tools such as lighttools, agi32
What you’ll get from us:
We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-beingListed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.
Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating eaton sites)
Healthcare/retirement savings programs
Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
Health, dental, vision & wellness programs
Donation matching (u.s., canada, puerto rico)
Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local lawsTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: accommodationsforapplying@eaton.com
What you will get from us
Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and servicesWe provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliablyMaking what matters work at eaton takes the passion of every employee around the worldWe create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each dayIt’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach oursEaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countriesWe have approximately 85,000 employees.
We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what mattersOur culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeedWe pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or backgroundIn the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the human rights campaign and almost fifty percent of our board of directors represented diverse groupsWhen we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.
We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learningWe are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employeesEmployment 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.
Job: engineering
Region: north america – us/puerto rico
Organization: epg chd ep americas
Job level: individual contributor
Schedule: full-time
Is remote work (i.eWorking from home or another eaton facility) allowed for this position?: yes – hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: no
Travel: yes, 10 % of the time
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