Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The division designs, manufactures, and services Static Transfer Switches (STS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), and Dry-Type transformers to ensure power reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to identify relevant industry standards and compliance requirements impacting product design.
• Lead product certification planning and testing processes, and support relevant Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of engineering repository structures and Standard Operating Procedures for mechanical design, including verification and validation.
• Support Production during cost/design for manufacturing analysis (DFMEA / DFSS).
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize assembly and testing processes.
• Continuously update knowledge by staying current with all relevant UL, IEEE, IEC, CSA, and DOE standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of an internship or co-op.
• Proficiency with 3D Mechanical CAD tools, including complex assemblies, sheet metal design, and creation of detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, weldments, structural frames, and enclosure-based designs used in electrical and industrial applications.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for BOM management, configuration control, and engineering change processes (ECR/ECO).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and understanding of how engineering data interfaces with manufacturing, sourcing, and cost control.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) methodology and participation in DFMEA, cost-reduction, and manufacturability improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of mechanical considerations tied to electrical compliance, including creepage and clearance support, grounding provisions, enclosure integrity, serviceability, seismic requirements, and safety-related features.
• Communication skills: ability to discuss technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders, strong verbal and written documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to understand business needs and make wise decisions to maintain customer satisfaction and Eaton quality and profitability.
• Ability to work autonomously and shift to a team environment, with the ability to work with other teams within Eaton.
• Performs work with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience developing products from concept to manufacturing launch.
• Preferred: In-depth knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) techniques.
• Preferred: Experience contributing to or leading New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, including prototype builds, design reviews, verification and validation, and release to production.
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and designers, provide technical direction, and support formal design reviews and standards adherence.