Lead Mechanical Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Raleigh, NC

20h

About The Position

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 Exceptional problem-solving skills working to design and layout systems while engaging cross functional teams to identify optimal layout while balancing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and long-term serviceability Participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents Work closely with regulatory experts to ensure design meets UL and other certification body requirements Identify opportunities for process, tools, and test methodology improvements, cost reduction based on cost trades, design improvements and Value-Added Value Engineering (VAVE) process, and drive those from concept to implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum Five (5)years of experience in Mechanical Design
• Minimum two (2) years experience designing sheet metal components and assemblies
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of industry design principles around sheet metal, plastics, and other manufacturing methods
• Exceptional problem-solving skills working to design and layout systems while engaging cross functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, Autodesk Vault, or similar programs.
• Proficient in design and preparation of mechanical drawings, and Bill of Materials.
• Deep knowledge of sheet metal design.
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis focused on stress and thermal properties.
• Experience with power distribution system design and protection.
• Experience working with multi-kW lithium ion energy storage systems including battery management and products designed for outdoor or non-climate controlled environments.
• In depth knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) techniques.
• Experience with thermal and structural simulations.
• Good understanding of power supply design and components, as well as good working knowledge of regulatory standards associated with the products and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and create mechanical systems considering space, manufacturing, service, thermal, and other design considerations
• Give guidance to other technical project team members and review other team members designs and provide feedback
• 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
• Identify optimal layout while balancing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and long-term serviceability
• Participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents
• Ensure design meets UL and other certification body requirements
• Identify opportunities for process, tools, and test methodology improvements, cost reduction based on cost trades, design improvements and Value-Added Value Engineering (VAVE) process, and drive those from concept to implementation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level