Senior Product Engineer

Shanghai, ChinaPosted Aug 4, 2026

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you’ll do:

The position directs project activities through the application of proficient technical knowledge. The span of responsibilities includes initial gathering of the voice of the customer and performance requirements, product definition, product development, manufacturing support and product launch. This position is also responsible for direct interface with customers, suppliers and internal Eaton facilities globally to expand FEPC business in China.

Provides project leadership for design and development activities, procedures, specifications, etc. Has significant group decision-making responsibility. Supports the implementation of design changes to improve quality, performance, cost reduction, and standardization through analysis of designs and problem-solving techniques. Understands design, development, and failure analysis through DFMEA, customer returns, or specific development projects. Apply fundamental engineering practices and decision making for problem solving. Available to travel to the customer, supplier, manufacture within-the-hour should the need arise whether related to an Eaton product or to aid in the troubleshooting process for the related system. Has practical experience with change management processes including ECO, ECR, and ECN. Provides guidance to engineering personnel throughout the division in a specific field of technology and makes presentations to internal and external customers on programs or products as required. Provides technical expertise that may include supporting field failure analysis, develop recommended corrective actions, and provide necessary reports as well as training in areas of expertise. Has experience with change management, Supply chain processes. Actively pursues knowledge in the process for design changes to improve quality, performance, cost reduction, and standardization through analysis of designs and problem-solving techniques. Suggests alternative methodologies or techniques to achieving desired results. Understands the engineering methodologies within the division as well as other departments and their relationship to engineering. Participates in providing the creation, implementation and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and work instructions to build and promote a team environment for product introduction, development and support activities. Conceives and writes patent disclosures to substantiate patent applications and accumulates the necessary documentation. Protects Eaton Intellectual Property (IP). Comply with requirements of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master’s degree in Mechanical is prefer • 3+ years of engineering experience in Automotive industry, Fuel tank System is prefer

• 5+ years of application engineering experience

Familiar with fuel venting system • Fluent in English (verbal and written) • Basic knowledge for the CAD Software, CREO is prefer

• Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills • Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence and impact others’ decision making • Ability to deal with ambiguity and make decisions • Ability to manage multiple programs, set priorities and achieve results • Experience with change management and supply chain processes

• Large-scale cross functional project team management experience

• Experience working with international locations and customers • Plastic materials knowledge, including selection, processing and part design • Practical experience with change management processes including ECO, ECR, and ECN

At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.

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