VI Senior Design Engineer

Suzhou, Jiangsu, CHN, 215121Full-time2026-09-04 → 2026-11-11

On-site

Core

Design, coordinate, and implement new Vacuum Interrupter (VI) products and services for Eaton Electrical, ensuring compliance with GB, IEC, and IEEE standards.

Role type

Senior IC design engineer (Vacuum Interrupters)

Builds

New Vacuum Interrupter products and modified existing designs for local Chinese requirements

Domain

Electrical power management / High voltage switchgear

Required skills

Vacuum Interrupter design, 2D/3D design software, FEM analysis, tolerance chain analysis, manufacturing method knowledge, prototyping, testing and result interpretation, supplier localization coordination

Preferred skills

Electrical or Mechanical engineering background, university collaboration

Technologies

2D/3D Design Software, FEM

Responsibilities

Develop new Vacuum Interrupters and modify existing ones to meet local Chinese requirements; Coordinate design handover to production including pre-production runs and work instructions; Work with supply chain to localize parts and subassemblies; Perform testing and interpret results; Identify weak points in current designs; Analyze returned VIs from customers; Benchmark competitive products and technology.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. 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.