Understand what the ads ask for and how to stand out.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Eaton has 40 open electrical / hardware engineer jobs in 12 states, 21 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer | 23 |
| Lead Field Service Electronics Technician | 4 |
| Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer | 4 |
| Senior Microgrid Controls Engineer | 2 |
| Electrical Engineer | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 1 |
| Power Systems Controls Engineer | 1 |
| Lead Power Systems Electrical Engineer | 1 |
| Power Electronics Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Lead Electrical Engineer | 1 |
Senior Level 36, Mid Level 4 (stated in 40 of 40 ads).
None of these listings publishes a pay range, so we do not state one.
0 of 40 ads mention a remote or flexible location.
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| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | North Carolina | 6 | 15% |
| Austin | Texas | 4 | 10% |
| Houston | Texas | 4 | 10% |
| El Paso | Texas | 3 | 8% |
| San Antonio | Texas | 2 | 5% |
| San Diego | California | 2 | 5% |
| Indianapolis | Indiana | 2 | 5% |
| Las Vegas | Nevada | 2 | 5% |
| Louisville | Kentucky | 2 | 5% |
| Albuquerque | New Mexico | 2 | 5% |
| Dallas | Texas | 1 | 2% |
| Charlotte | North Carolina | 1 | 2% |
We counted how often Eaton's own 40 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 29 of 40 ads (72%) state a number of years. The median is 7 years; 83% ask for 5 or more and 3% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 39 | 98% |
| Master's degree | 26 | 65% |
| Associate degree | 5 | 12% |
| High school diploma or GED | 4 | 10% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Background check or drug test | 40 | 100% |
| Work authorization required | 6 | 15% |
| Says it does NOT sponsor visas | 6 | 15% |
| U.S. citizenship mentioned | 5 | 12% |
| U.S. person / export-control (ITAR, EAR) rules | 5 | 12% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| On-site or in-person work | 38 | 95% |
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 30 | 75% |
| Travel mentioned | 15 | 38% |
| Relocation mentioned | 10 | 25% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| matlab | 1 | 2% |
First, cover the basics the ads ask for most (see the requirements above: matlab (2%)). Then look at what separates higher-paid ads:
Too few ads publish a pay range to compare, so we do not rank items by pay.
We describe only what the ads state. We do not know how recruiters rank candidates.
Where else the same role family is open, with the pay each posts:
| Employer ⇅ | Open electrical / hardware engineer jobs ⇅ | Posted range (median, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 150 | not published |
| Apple | 57 | not published |
| Leidos | 40 | not published |
| Shield AI | 35 | $109,000 – $164,000 |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | 27 | $132,000 – $198,000 |
| Jabil | 17 | not published |
| Crusoe | 14 | not published |
| Bechtel | 12 | not published |
| Saronic | 11 | not published |
| Radiant Industries Inc. | 11 | $158,000 – $219,450 |
| Lucid Motors | 10 | $144,000 – $198,000 |
| Zoox | 9 | $195,000 – $267,000 |
| OpenAI | 7 | $200,000 – $300,000 |
| Muon Space | 7 | not published |
| Graphcore | 7 | not published |
40 open today, 21 posted in the last 7 days.
Mostly in Raleigh, NC (6), Austin, TX (4), Houston, TX (4).