Lab Manager, eMobility

Eatons eMobility division is currently seeking a Lab Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Tualatin, OR location.We make the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve peoples 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. Its where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours.Eatons 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:In this role, the Lab Manager is responsible for overall lab management activities for the eMobility laboratory with direct reports including test engineers, technicians and contractors. You will manage lab workflow by working closely with internal customers to align on priorities. Additionally, you will drive team performance to achieve or exceed financial plans and strategic goals by leveraging resources and motivating personnel to create high performance culture.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. Its where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours.In this function you will:+ Lead, develop, and motivate team to achieve established goals in an automotive power electronics laboratory+ Own the complete design verification and product validation testing process for new Eaton eMobility Power Electronics, Power Distribution and Power Conversion products in development+ Manage the prototype build process for electrical products that will go into test and for low volume prototype customer deliveries+ Proactively implement, promote and maintain a safe working environment, through diligence in accident prevention, investigation, equipment maintenance and Zero Incident culture enforcement.+ Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports. Continually assess career goals and create appropriate development plans for team members.+ Interface with key stakeholders in program management and engineering to ensure the completion of projects on time and on budget in alignment with programs. Staff appropriately to support program deliverables. Identify risk areas and elevate concerns as appropriate to mitigate the risks.+ Monitor industry trends to maintain compliance with industry recognized agencies. Identify and evaluate new technologies and equipment.+ Manage the planning, purchase, installation and qualification activities for new equipment to support lab growth and increase capability+ Monitor the equipment utilization to minimize costs and maximize availability.+ Support, communicate and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization+ Apply appropriate Eaton Business System (EBS) processes and problem solving toolsWhen we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we as individuals and as a company are stronger. QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:+ Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.+ Minimum five (5) years of related engineering experience+ Minimum three (3) years prior management experience+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.+ No relocation benefit is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of Tualatin, OR. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.Preferred Qualifications:+ Experience in Automotive tier I or tier II product development+ Experience working in a power electronics laboratory building, developing, and testing new products+ Ability to direct and lead cross-functional process improvement teams+ Experience in product testing, automated test development, Design of Experiments.+ Experience with various software tools (LabView, Python, C compilers, programming environments, programming stations).+ Understanding of automotive and commercial vehicle markets and the environmental requirements and related qualification testing required.+ Working knowledge of automotive standards (SAE, ISO, IATF)+ Working knowledge of automotive and serial data protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, J1939, LIN).+ Designing test and programming fixtures+ Advanced degree in business or technical related field+ Knowledge of DFSS, Red-X and/or DMAICPosition Criteria:+ Good interpersonal skills+ Ability to operate with minimal supervision+ Must have good written and oral communication and organizational skills.+ Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and direct team of skilled technicians to complete tasks within committed schedules.+ Travel to outside labs, customer sites, or external manufacturing sites, including offshore sites, may occasionally be required.+ Detailed skill in use of computer for test documentation and analysis.+ Able to use programming skills to develop automated instrument control and data acquisition programs. (i.e. Microsoft Office, LabView, etc.)+ Must be able to lift 40 lbs.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.#LI-RP12We make what matters work. Everywhere you lookfrom the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every dayyoull find one thing in common. It all relies on power. Thats why Eaton is dedicated to improving peoples lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. Were ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and were committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.Job: EngineeringRegion: North America US/Puerto RicoOrganization: VEH EMB eMobilityJob Level: ManagerSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: NoDoes this position offer relocation?: NoTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeEaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is 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.