Sustaining Engineer

About the Role

Eaton's IS AER FMC division is seeking a Sustaining Engineer. This is an entry-level position within the New Product Development department, focused on designing and certification testing hydraulic components for commercial and military aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish understanding of design and engineering calculations and tools, both standard and specific to Eaton products, through utilization on projects under senior engineer guidance.
• Utilize standardized DFSS tools.
• Assist senior engineers in preparing test procedures and specifications.
• Advise laboratory personnel on equipment operation, test requirements, and procedures.
• Assist in evaluating test results to determine equipment design adequacy or identify necessary design modifications.
• Monitor and direct engineering service groups (e.g., drafting, analysis).
• Assist senior engineers with preparing designs for components, subassemblies, standard products, or simple systems.
• Drive cost reduction through analysis and preparation of engineering change proposals.
• Evaluate and establish root cause and corrective actions for unit non-conformances.
• Address problems and issues through root cause and corrective actions.
• Prepare engineering drawings to determine functional feasibility of design modifications.
• Develop specific design criteria for evaluating total design concepts.
• Prepare simple layouts using ProEngineer to check operational feasibility of requested changes.
• Prepare and conduct design reviews and discussions directly with the customer.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• ProEngineer
• DFSS tools
• Root cause and corrective actions
• ITAR compliance (applicants must be U.S. persons)

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or completion by December 2026.
• U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree strongly preferred.
• Master’s Degree.
• Co-op or engineering intern experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and creation of detailed drawings.