Eatonās eMobility division is currently seeking a Lead Embedded Application Engineer to join our team. This position is based in Port Coquitlam, Canada with a Hybrid Work Life remote option ( onsite Tues -Thur) . If required, relocation assistance is offered for candidates currently residing in Canada. Candidates residing in Vancouver ,Delta or nearby communities who are within driving distance to Port Coquitlam are encouraged to apply for this role.
We make the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve peopleās lives and the environment by making power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable.
Preparing for the electrified future of mobility takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. Itās where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialāand where you can help us reach ours.
Eatonās eMobility segment is collaborating with companies around the globe to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther, higher and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.
Position Overview:
The Lead Embedded Application Engineer has the primary responsibility for providing advanced technical support and applications development for Eaton Wireless Mobile Machine Control products. The activities include developing machine control applications on embedded systems, providing products and applications support to front-line sales, system integrators, OEMs, service personnel, and end customers; contributing to the businessā growth with new development programs, existing product enhancements and changes, and providing support for Engineered to Order (ETO) solutions.
The incumbent must be able to represent Eaton and work well with people at all levels of the customersā organizations. Internally, the incumbent will work with Sales and Marketing, Customer Service, Engineering, Product Management and other Eaton teams as required. Some travel to customers, field sales offices, and tradeshows may be required.
In this function you will:
- Work with customers to define requirements and implement custom applications through utilizing the tools and features available within the product portfolio.
- Provide direct support to sales and customers in the pre-sales, design, and application development phases of Engineered to Order (ETO) solutions.
- Author application manual and technical document for service and warranty support.
- Communicate with external customers and internal teams and take ownership to identify and fill knowledge gaps.
- Support sales to collect requirements and develop product applications for new and existing customers.
- Collect VOC (Voice Of Customer) in the front-line during the day-to-day interaction with customers.
- Work with cross-functional teams in sales & marketing, R&D, manufacturing, service, operations, and the customers to deliver complete solutions.
- Provide on-site field support to conduct root cause analysis and develop remedial solutions.
- Perform other duties as required to achieve departmental and Business Unit objectives.
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Qualifications
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelorās/University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
- Minimum three (3 years of work experience in embedded software development and in embedded C programming.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship and have a valid passport for travel as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Seven years of engineering experience with electronic control equipment especially in embedded systems
- Experience with wireless systems for Mobile Machine Control applications
- Ability to read/understand electronic schematics, drawings, and wiring diagrams
- Graphic design/layout experience (CorelDraw, Microsoft Publisher, GIMP, Adobe Illustrator, or similar)
- CAD experience - able to produce electronic schematics, esp. wiring diagrams
- Proven ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, competing priorities environment
Position Success Criteria:
- Demonstrable knowledge in C/C++ programming, including the development of libraries and functions specific to customer applications
- Familiar with CANbus (SAE-J1939 or CANopen) and similar bus technologies
- Working experience in the hydraulic and electronic control system industry
- Familiar with hydraulic valve technology and large hydraulic machines
- Understanding of RF fundamentals
- Analytical problem-solver capable of interfacing with customers
- Ability to perform on-site troubleshooting and analysis of customer problems and deploy solutions rapidly under pressure
- Proficiency with engineering tools for design and software development, verification, debugging
- Experience and knowledge with handling laboratory electrical equipment for test and debugging
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail
- Ability to travel (up to 10%)
Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.html
What you will get from us
Eatonās 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 ā 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. Itās where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialāand where you can help us reach ours. Eatonās 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 ā as individuals and as a company ā are stronger.
We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the companyās 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 ā Canada
Organization: VEH EMB eMobility
Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time