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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IoT Product Engineer - **Company:** Eaton Corporation - **Location:** Syracuse, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $71,000.0 - $105,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Data Security, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Embedded Operating Systems, Firmware, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller, Integration Tests - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=01289817a2f84d9d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field OR Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field + 2 years of related experience OR High School diploma + 4 years of related experience * Experience with embedded product development, firmware development, software development with micro controllers. Expertise with embedded operating systems (including Zephyr, RTOS, Linux, etc.) * Ability to travel (up to 25%) to support customer sites, suppliers, or testing activitiesEaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. Preferred Qualifications: * Foundational knowledge of electrical safety and product compliance practices (e.g., grounding/bonding, insulation coordination, EMC/EMI concepts) and willingness to learn applicable standards. * Experience supporting EMC testing and troubleshooting (including test setup definition, witness testing, and report review). * Experience working in regulated, safety-critical environments and producing compliance evidence for customer or third-party review.Familiarity with requirements management and change control in a product lifecycle management environment. ## Description Design Engineering and Requirements Management: Support requirements and interface clarification by documenting assumptions, tracking questions, and confirming acceptance criteria with the team. Support system design and development by helping define functional/technical requirements, interfaces (ICDs), and traceability from requirements to design and test evidence. Create and update electrical design artifacts (schematics, wiring, calculations, and parts lists) and participate in peer reviews to ensure quality and standard compliance. Maintain accurate, controlled documentation (drawings, calculations, analyses, and compliance evidence) in accordance with engineering and quality processes. Verification, Validation and Integration: Support verification and validation activities by drafting test plans/procedures, helping set up tests, collecting data, and contributing to reports. Contribute to system integration and system test engineering activities (test planning, test setup, execution, data analysis, and issue tracking) to verify end-to-end performance against requirements. Issue Resolution: Identify technical risks and issues, escalate as needed, and assist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions for test, production, or field findings. Contribute to customer-facing technical discussions by preparing materials, documenting action items, and supporting timely closure with the team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in design reviews by presenting work products, incorporating feedback, and following standard work and engineering best practices. Collaborate with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues, support change requests, and keep tasks aligned to schedule. What will make you successful? The successful candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, paired with a proactive mindset and dedication to continuous improvement. You apply structured problem-solving, ask insightful questions, and communicate effectively in various settings to support technical alignment and timely issue resolution. You contribute successfully in cross-functional Agile environments, leveraging systems engineering and system test fundamentals-along with proficiency in C/C++, Python, and modern development tools-to support requirements, integration, and verification activities. You are able to design unit/integration tests, debug issues, and are familiar with embedded and firmware concepts. We are looking for candidates who are diverse in their backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and who can bring fresh and innovative ideas to our team., All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 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. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. 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