Remote Configuration Engineer Jobs
Remote configuration engineer jobs are actively posted across the U.S. by remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, defense contracting, and managed services. Companies hiring remotely right now include Wendy's, Stp, and Eaton. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer. This role offers the flexibility to be fully remote from anywhere within the United States or to work in-office at our Raleigh, NC or Avery Creek, NC locations.
As a Senior Configuration Engineer, you will develop and maintain Bid Manager configuration rules that generate engineering sub-assembly part numbers for CPS products. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and order management teams to ensure product configuration tools remain accurate, efficient, and aligned with business needs.
Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services electrical products to ensure power reliability and distribution in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements.
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. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
Why Eaton?
- Be a key member of a world-class organization that creates market leading data center and mission critical products.
- Opportunities for career advancement through broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions. Raleigh is a Hub with roles in: Marketing, Sales, Service, Operations, Engineering, New Product Development, Product Management, etc.
- Work in a modern hybrid collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and maintain Bid Manager configuration (Pick) rules for CPS product sub-assemblies.
- Create and update engineering part number logic using Excel-based product matrices.
- Partner with Bid Manager developers to support new product introductions.
- Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure configuration data remains current and accurate.
- Collaborate with Order Management and Engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements.
- Support front-end product configuration tools through cross-functional knowledge and expertise.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Information Technologies/Computer Science from an accredited institution
- Minimum of two (2) years’ related work experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the electrical power or power management industry.
- Experience in a role requiring strong analytical skills, leadership, customer interaction, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with manufacturing or engineering processes.
Skills:
- Working knowledge of Bid Manager or similar product configuration tools.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project execution abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a cross-functional environment.
- Ability to analyze and collect data from internal and external sources, integrate disparate information into a coherent story and actionable proposal
- Ability to lead and influence multifunctional team without direct reporting relationship
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.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on November 21, 2026
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. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-RC2
Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer. This role offers the flexibility to be fully remote from anywhere within the United States or to work in-office at our Raleigh, NC or Avery Creek, NC locations.
As a Senior Configuration Engineer, you will develop and maintain Bid Manager configuration rules that generate engineering sub-assembly part numbers for CPS products. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and order management teams to ensure product configuration tools remain accurate, efficient, and aligned with business needs.
Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services electrical products to ensure power reliability and distribution in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements.
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. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
Why Eaton?
- Be a key member of a world-class organization that creates market leading data center and mission critical products.
- Opportunities for career advancement through broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions. Raleigh is a Hub with roles in: Marketing, Sales, Service, Operations, Engineering, New Product Development, Product Management, etc.
- Work in a modern hybrid collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and maintain Bid Manager configuration (Pick) rules for CPS product sub-assemblies.
- Create and update engineering part number logic using Excel-based product matrices.
- Partner with Bid Manager developers to support new product introductions.
- Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure configuration data remains current and accurate.
- Collaborate with Order Management and Engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements.
- Support front-end product configuration tools through cross-functional knowledge and expertise.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Information Technologies/Computer Science from an accredited institution
- Minimum of two (2) years’ related work experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the electrical power or power management industry.
- Experience in a role requiring strong analytical skills, leadership, customer interaction, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with manufacturing or engineering processes.
Skills:
- Working knowledge of Bid Manager or similar product configuration tools.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project execution abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a cross-functional environment.
- Ability to analyze and collect data from internal and external sources, integrate disparate information into a coherent story and actionable proposal
- Ability to lead and influence multifunctional team without direct reporting relationship
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.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on November 21, 2026
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. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-RC2
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote configuration engineer jobs.
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform
- Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, and branching strategies
- Knowledge of ITIL, change management processes, and configuration management databases
- Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Configuration Engineer Job Search
Show your async communication clearly
Remote configuration engineer teams depend on written handoffs, runbooks, and documentation. Include examples of wikis, incident write-ups, or configuration guides you've authored so hiring managers can see you communicate clearly without real-time back-and-forth.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote configuration engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your stack and experience level, then apply directly before the posting fills. Early applicants consistently get more attention in remote hiring pipelines.
Demonstrate hands-on tool experience upfront
Remote employers screen configuration engineers on specific tools before interviews. Name the configuration management platforms, automation frameworks, and version control systems you've used in your resume summary and cover letter so reviewers know immediately you can hit the ground running.
Prepare for asynchronous technical screens
Many remote configuration engineer interviews include take-home exercises or recorded video responses instead of live calls. Practice explaining your approach to configuration drift, infrastructure-as-code structure, or environment parity in writing so you're ready when that format comes up.
Remote Configuration Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote configuration engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, remote-first cultures, and cloud-heavy stacks, since those employers are most likely to hire configuration engineers without requiring on-site presence. Remote hiring managers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on experience with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet. A home lab, documented configurations, or a public repository of infrastructure-as-code work gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote configuration engineers?
Remote configuration engineer roles are posted by Wendy's, Stp, and Eaton and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first software companies, managed service providers, defense and government contractors, and distributed cloud teams that need configuration engineers who can operate independently across time zones.
Can you get a remote configuration engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level configuration engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without in-person support. Build your case with a home lab, contribute to open-source configuration projects, or earn a relevant certification like CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat RHCSA. Smaller remote-first companies and managed service providers are the most likely to consider candidates still building their experience.
Do you need a degree for remote configuration engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated skill with configuration management tools, scripting languages like Python or Bash, and version control than a formal degree. Certifications, a portfolio of real infrastructure work, or prior contract and freelance engagements can carry equal weight. A degree helps at larger enterprises, but it's rarely the deciding factor for remote roles at cloud-native or remote-first companies.
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