Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking a Lead Compliance Engineer. This role follows a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). In-office presence is required based on business and work needs. Remote flexibility is provided to support productivity, but employees should expect to be on-site as necessary to meet team and project requirements. Relocation assistance is available within the US to Raleigh, NC.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 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.
Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, batteries, and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements.
The Lead Compliance Engineer is responsible for defining and managing the technical and regulatory requirements for Static Transfer Switches, Power Distribution Units, Remote Power Panels, and related Data Center End-of-Power-Chain equipment, ensuring compliance with geographic-specific standards. The individual will develop and communicate requirement plans to design teams and project leaders, actively contribute throughout the design process, and support validation and agency testing to confirm all criteria are met on schedule. Additionally, the role is responsible for maintaining up-to-date certifications and ensuring the business remains compliant with evolving safety and environmental regulations.
- Be a key member of a world-class organization that creates market leading 3-phase products.
- Opportunities for career advancement through a defined technical track as well as broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions. Raleigh is an Engineering Hub with roles in: Service, Manufacturing/Assembly, New product Development, and Product Management.
- Work in a modern collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance. We provide flexibility to choose when you work from home and in the office.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.
- Interface with multifunctional teams consisting of individuals from product design, validation testing, manufacturing, and product engineering, acting as a consultant and reviewer in matters of agency compliance.
- Identify potential product compliance issues before products are built. Provide product compliance feedback during design reviews.
- Analyze new and proposed requirements from geographical, national, and local code writing organizations to determine how they could impact products and therefore recommend changes to them to stay in compliance.
- Develop compliance test plans; reviews test facilities, setup and instrumentation; supervises agency tests conducted by others.
- Analyze test data for determination of validity and product compliance to specifications.
- Prepare and review test data materials for submittal to safety agencies.
- Prepare detailed product construction reports for submittal to safety agencies.
- Promote safety and environmental compliance in design.
- Be part of the Eaton local UL DAP program.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with accreditation NRTL agencies (like UL, Intertek, TUV) with electrical focus
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience with ISO17025 accreditation
- Certification experience with high power electrical equipment at 480Vac 15KVA
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering accredited institution
- 10 years of experience working either with accreditation NRTL agencies (like UL, INTERTEK, TUV) with electrical focus or, leading a company regulatory compliance program for power electronics.
- Hands-on experience in laboratory testing and evaluation of electrical power equipment.
- Knowledge of UPS, Power Conversion Equipment, and electrical distribution equipment safety and legal requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of safety and legal requirements for information technology equipment, hazardous material handling and transportation.
- Knowledge of emerging environmental, TSCA and ROHS requirements
- Familiarity of the following regulatory standards:
- UL1778 / UL60950-1
- IEC 62040-1 / IEC62477-1
- IEC6240-2/ IEC6240-3
- UL9540
- UL1973
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Ability to understand the needs of the business and ability to make wise decisions to maintain customer satisfaction and Eaton quality and profitability
- Ability to work autonomously and shift to a team environment with the ability to work with other teams within Eaton
- Ability to ensure ethical and quality standards and for regulatory compliance for products being manufactured in Eaton factories
- Performs work with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail.
- Communication - discuss technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders, strong verbal and written documentation, and interpersonal communication skills. #LI-LR1
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