Senior Mechanical Engineer

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you’ll do:

• Lead or participate in the design, development, testing, completion and launch of new products and extensions to existing ACB and MCCB product lines; collaborate with other CPC project teams on material application and sourcing activities from the R&D perspective.
• Collaborate with the mechanical engineering team to coach and support junior engineers in developing mechanical engineering capability and product knowledge; lead or participate in requirements analysis, design reviews and other team development activities.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and materials, and use engineering software tools to design and analyze product integrity in support of efficient product development.
• Lead or participate in the review of product requirement specifications based on input from marketing and customers;
• Generate product requirement specifications from Voice of Customer (VOC) input when required;
• Design and develop new and innovative products in accordance with product specifications;
• Lead or participate in new product testing in accordance with applicable standards and customer requirements, and complete the required technical documentation;
• Support the launch of new products and product line extensions through the stage-gate process, such as PROLaunch;
• Investigate and evaluate new materials and their appropriate application within the product line;
• Apply knowledge of materials, with emphasis on plastic injection molding and metal stamping;
• Conduct or support computer-based FEA and FMEA for new products, and use the results to improve product designs;
• Provide technical support to the industrialization team during production line setup;
• Lead or participate in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints related to existing products;
• Lead or participate in reviews of new product concepts and technology development trends;
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams;
• Perform other duties as assigned;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; master's degree preferred;
• 5 or more years of experience in new product development within the low-voltage electromechanical field, preferably involving ACB and/or MCCB products;
• Strong experience in component design and material selection, including metals, non-ferrous materials and engineering plastics;
• Solid experience in the design and development of low-voltage circuit breaker products, especially ACB and/or MCCB products;
• Experience participating in or leading key new product development projects from concept through launch;
• Ability to take technical ownership of assigned workstreams, provide technical guidance and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams;
• Good understanding of low-voltage markets, especially data center and renewable energy applications;
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and constantly changing customer and market environment;
• Proficient in Pro-E, Creo, AutoCAD or other mechanical design tools;
• Solid understanding of low-voltage applications and the ability to support the resolution of complex customer issues;
• Good understanding of relevant manufacturing processes, including welding/brazing, heat treatment, plastic injection molding and metal stamping;
• Strong experience in metal and molded plastic component design, with good knowledge of material properties and applications;
• Ability to apply product development and process improvement methodologies, including stage-gate processes, PROLaunch and DFSS tools;
• Familiarity with electrical and dynamic simulation, with the ability to provide technical recommendations and input;
• Familiarity with environmental requirements and related qualification testing;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills;
• Willingness to coach and support junior engineers;
• Good command of written and spoken English;

At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.