Eaton Research Labs (ERL) is currently seeking a CAD Designer to join our team in Southfield MI. Relocation assistance will be provided if needed.

Position Overview:

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 85,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. The ERL is a corporate R&D function within Eaton's Chief Technology Office, responsible for innovative and breakthrough technology development and commercialization for Eaton products and service solutions.

The CAD Designer | Digital Design and Engineering will shape the future of the industry by designing products that harness the power of digital technologies to drive design efficiency, enhance product performance and open new business opportunities.

He/she will implement digital design strategies by creating CAD models and workflows to meet various business needs such as design automation, design optimization, engineering data analytics, prognostics and health management, smart manufacturing, and digital twins.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to create CAD models and develop digital design workflows for CAD model and drawing automation
• Streamline CAD model parametrization and standardization across product groups
• Create and review engineering models and drawings using GD&T best practices
• Implement automation codes for CAD-CAM-CMM model creation
• Integrate Model-based engineering principles and best practices in components design
• Author procedures, guidelines, and best practices as necessary, and participate in internal and external knowledge sharing sessions

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 is required

• 5+ years of product engineering experience with emphasis on MCAD and experience with GD&T
• 5+ years of experience in the mechanical systems and components design
• Working knowledge of CAD packages including PTC Creo
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the mechanical systems and components design for automotive and/or aerospace
• Experience using CAD-based programming with tools such as Creo Pro/PROGRAM and similar tools

Position Criteria

• Forward thinking, fast learning, and good problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed 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 laws. To 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 services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We 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 matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In 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 groups. When 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 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We 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 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.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: CTO Corporate Technology Office

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time