Mechanical Design Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Orchard Park, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's IS AER MSD division is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support research and new product development in Eaton’s Mission Systems Division (MSD). This role involves performing assigned tasks including design, analysis, risk management, planning, and coordination with other technical functions and program management for assigned projects. The engineer will support project teams and may act as a technical leader for small projects, reporting technical information to an engineering manager or project lead. A successful candidate will need knowledge and prior experience of fundamental mechanical and physics principles, and experience working in an aerospace or industrial setting. Eaton is focused on solving tough challenges in space and aviation, providing pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and software solutions. The Orchard Park facility specializes in high-pressure pneumatics for Space Life Support, Space Propulsion, Composite Pressure Vessels, Weapons Carriage Systems, Missile Actuation, and Commercial Aviation Emergency Actuation.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee or Refugee.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Eaton's Orchard Park, NY facility
• Ability to work autonomously on assigned tasks with oversite from a technical leader or engineering manager.
• Ability to learn and apply new concepts, software, and engineering principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with internal and external customers.
• Have sound problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD package.
• Understanding of drawing standards and application of GD&T.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 1-3 years’ experience of system, product design, development, and/or production design problem resolution experience. Inclusive of internship experiences.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, Simulink
• Familiarity with Aerospace new product introduction methods, regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14 Standards.
• Familiarity with hydraulic or pneumatic valve design.
• Familiarity with design and analysis of high-pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned design and analysis activities in accordance with project cost and schedule constraints.
• Apply fundamental mechanical and physics principals to support development of a conceptual design into a mature product solution.
• Create design definition documents (3D models, 2D drawings) and design supporting documentation (engineering reports, test procedures, etc.).
• Manage technical risk through exhaustive identification, prioritization of risk mitigation activities, and data driven design changes where appropriate.
• Follow engineering standards and design guides and provide ideas for improving site best practices.
• Work to Design for Six Sigma principles including careful management of Critical to Quality requirements through the design lifecycle, rigorous knowledge building of the design space, understanding of the effects of manufacturing variation, and design for manufacturing and assembly to meet product recurring cost targets.
• Work individually or as part of a team made up of other engineering or cross functional disciplines.

Benefits

• Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices.
• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees