Furnace Engineer

Horseheads, New York, USA, 14845-2277Full-time$86k–$126k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Provide engineering and technical leadership for the operation, reliability, maintenance, and optimization of vacuum and belt furnace equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable heat-treatment processes.

Role type

Senior IC Furnace Engineer

Builds

Vacuum furnace and belt furnace systems for heat-treatment processes

Domain

Manufacturing / Thermal Processing / Heat Treatment

Required skills

Vacuum technology, mechanical systems, electrical systems, controls, heat-treatment processes, root-cause analysis, CAD/design tools, project management, safety and risk management

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

PLCs, HMIs, data-acquisition systems, CAD tools

Responsibilities

Evaluate furnace condition and reliability; optimize heating/cooling profiles and process parameters; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-system failures; develop engineering designs and documentation for equipment modifications; ensure compliance with safety and EHS requirements

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.