Component & Product Engineer - PCBA

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. In July 2024, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

The Component & Product Engineer - PCBA is responsible to ensure data integrity of the Bill of Materials, process routines in SAP, Enovia and MES. The Component & Product Engineer is the main link with R&D centers, a leader of PCBA data industrialization related to manufacturing design, BOM & BOL. Key liasion person between design (R&D) and manufacturing (process engineers), technical support of logistics, quality and production. This role ensures PCBA full manufacturing process definition in our production systems (SAP and MES-Aprisio), for New Product Introduction, Transfered PCBA from other EATON plants or EMS, supporting product lifetime changes.

The Component & Product Engineer - PCBA will design process flow through each manufacturing steps, interacts with R&Ds during design phases (compatibility of product definition with Manufacturing plant ERP/MES systems), by supporting Industrialization Program Manager, supports production in quality improvement and suggests CI and VAVE projects to enhance EATON operational productivity.

• Liaison officer between R&D (customer) and manufacturing plant ERP/MES systems
• Creation of BOM & BOL for NPIs in SAP, with routines
• Review and recommend substitute components for new designs for improvements in supply chain, design robustness and maintainability
• Treatment and implementation of Engineering Change Notification (ECN)
• Implement risk management strategies to address obsolescence and proactively identify and address future obsolescence
• Lead cost reduction projects in design control
• Participate to component data analysis and failure identification-on supplier quality topics
• Identify components in production line on request
• Part of a cross-functional team in implementing product component changes within the Company
• Provide guidance regarding part selection, design concepts, specification requirements, critical components and alternate sources
• Quality review of the component parameter attributes from datasheets
• Create a cross R&Ds component database for all the Electrical/ Electronic & Indirect materials
• Secure that industrialization team is working with update to date R&D inputs data: BOM, process flow, Panel definition, Test specifications, manufacturing process requirements and CTQs, etc...
• Proactive in manufacturing work instructions for Prototypes manufacturing, for NPI and transfered PCBA projects
• Support Industrialization program manager in ProLaunch Manufacturing delivrables release: Process flow Chart, PFMEA, PPAP, etc..
• Support Industrialization program manager to influence PCB/PCBA design through DFM reviews, with R&D
• Ensure PCBA/Product ECO/MCO effective implementation in due time
•  Support 4.0 initiatives on related equipment/processes for digitalization and connectivity to kepware/Ignition/MES (RTPPM, Traceability, SPC, etc..)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Industrial Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing engineering. Strong knowledge on soldering is a plus.

• Demonstrating Component and Product Master data management experience in ERP & MES
• NPI & VAVE PCBA introduction in Manufacturing plant information system 
• Significant experience as industrialization project member: interface with R&Ds, and with plant teams: Process, SCM, production
• Strong knowledge on PCBA manufacturing processes and equipments (SMT, Wave, Coating, Testing, Packaging,..)
• Expert in ERP & MES set-up for PCBA NPI , transfert and ECOs
• Knowledge of ESD safety procedures and quality control practices
• SMT & THT component strong knowledge (Material, Risks & weaknesses, etc..)
• Good communication with pedagogic skills and spirit of synthesis 
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to work with multiple plant stakeholders, R&D engineers, and strongly support continuous improvement initiatives
• Safety oriented in operations, in line with EATON MESH and operational activities

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
• Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
• Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
• Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
• Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
• Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model

Living and Working in Dubai

Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

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