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The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, and modification of systems and sub-systems to meet product form, fit, and functional requirements of Eaton's Wrightline Standing HAC Containment Product & Systems in the Data Center portfolio.\nThe Lead Engineer will focus on steel structure design, structural analysis, and technical documentation for Standing HAC containment systems, RapidPOD & SuperPOD for data center white-space infrastructure. 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