Senior Design Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

9d • $86,000 - $126,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is based at our Waukesha, WI facility. Relocation assistance will be provided. The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This role involves working hands-on with product design, testing, manufacturing, and problem solving while leading projects from concept through production. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll solve complex engineering challenges and deliver solutions that improve performance, quality, reliability, and customer value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years of experience designing mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc

Nice To Haves

• Experience with product development, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of FEA, strength of materials, and mechanical design analysis.
• Familiarity with materials, welding processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with structured problem-solving, quality tools, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM, Lean, Six Sigma, or Design for Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Minitab.
• Experience leading projects and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve products to enhance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Lead product development projects from concept through production launch.
• Apply engineering analysis and participate in design reviews, DFM/DFA, and value engineering activities.
• Drive initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Support manufacturing by resolving technical challenges and implementing product enhancements.
• Develop new processes, tools, and methodologies that support business growth.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver innovative solutions.
• Lead projects, manage priorities, and drive successful execution.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance will be provided
• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

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