Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This position follows a hybrid work model, with a combination of onsite and remote work.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical design and development of product lines, contributing to project deliverables, development, and prototype production. This role is essential in a cross-functional team, making key design decisions for system integration. The Senior Mechanical Engineer mentors junior staff, researches, evaluates, and documents design methods to meet standards and codes, and supports management throughout product development.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 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.
- Successfully launch critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton safety, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule commitments.
- Work with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and create mechanical systems considering space, manufacturing, service, thermal, and other design considerations.
- Leverage your skill and experience by giving guidance to other technical project team members and review other team members’ designs and provide feedback.
- Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality, and component availability.
- Develop and support building engineering and validation prototypes as well as support manufacturing personnel during launch process.
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of industry design principles around sheet metal, plastics, and other manufacturing methods
- Participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents.
- Work closely with regulatory experts to ensure design meet UL and other certification body requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process, tools, and test methodology improvements, and drive those from concept to implementation.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in Mechanical Design
- Engineering experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial assembly environment.
- Experience supporting electrical equipment, UPS Systems, enclosures or similar product.
- Experience with power distribution system design and protection.
- Knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication, welding, machining, busbars, coating, mechanical joints and fastening systems.
- In depth knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) techniques.
- Experience with thermal and structural simulations.
- Experience with tooling and fixture design, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DFMA, FMEA and Continuous Improvement.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, engineering change control, BOMs, manufacturing routings and CAD.
- Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and critical thinking to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, Is excellent at honest analysis, Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
- Decision quality – makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
- Drive for results – can be counted on to exceed goals successfully with a strong sense of urgency.
- Continuous Learner – Actively seeks out new and innovative ways to solve problems
- Mentor – can work with less experienced engineers and designer to provide meaningful feedback about design implications.
- Communication - discuss technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders, strong verbal and written documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- CAD, Design for Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Ansys Simulation #LI-LR1
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum two years of experience in mechanical design
- Engineering experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial assembly environment
- Experience supporting electrical equipment, UPS systems, enclosures, or similar products
- Experience with power distribution system design and protection
- Knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication, welding, machining, busbars, coating, mechanical joints, and fastening systems
- In-depth knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management techniques
- Experience with thermal and structural simulations
- Experience with tooling and fixture design, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DFMA, FMEA, and continuous improvement
- Familiarity with ERP systems, engineering change control, BOMs, manufacturing routings, and CAD
- CAD, Design for Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, and Ansys Simulation experience
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and company‑paid disability, with HSAs/HRAs and wellness programs enhancing access and support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching alongside additional retirement contributions, with some sites also featuring pension and profit‑sharing components.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents, childbirth leave via short‑term disability for birth mothers, adoption benefits, and subsidized backup care signal strong family‑focused support.
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