Senior Mechanical Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

16d•$86,000 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remote, for candidates who live within 50 miles of the Raleigh facility. U.S.-only relocation benefits are provided. The Senior Mechanical Engineer owns the mechanical design and development of critical power infrastructure products from concept through launch. The role provides technical leadership on complex new product development programs and collaborates with global cross-functional teams to develop solutions for customer and business needs, including UPS and energy storage products for applications such as data centers and healthcare facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution and at least 8 years of work experience in mechanical design; or a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least 7 years of mechanical design experience; or a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and at least 5 years of mechanical design experience.
At least 5 years of work experience in mechanical design of electrical power equipment, such as power inverters, transformers, electrical switchgear, fuses, breakers, or other power system devices or components.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of work experience in a new product development organization.
Familiarity with data center power infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, and RPPs.
Familiarity with lithium-ion and lead-acid battery systems.
At least 7 years of experience with 3D CAD modeling and the ability to develop 2D drawings and assembly documentation that clearly communicate design intent.
Experience performing DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and failure analysis or root cause analysis.
Experience with engineering analysis and simulation in structural and thermal domains.
Experience with multiple DFx methodologies, such as Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, or Six Sigma.
Strong technical knowledge of sheet metal part design and expertise in thermal and stress analysis.
Experience designing products to meet UL/CSA safety requirements and working with UL/CSA for certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and launch of critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and commitments for safety, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule.
Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to develop next-generation UPS and energy storage solutions for mission-critical applications.
Develop mechanical systems and components, including metal frames, sheet metal enclosures, electrical bus bars, and wiring harnesses, using 3D CAD, engineering analysis, prototype validation, and product testing.
Own the mechanical design of assigned products and make engineering decisions based on analysis, testing, DFx principles, cost targets, and cross-functional input.
Provide technical leadership through design reviews across structural, thermal, and electrical domains; mentor others; and apply engineering best practices throughout product development.
Support prototype builds, verification and validation testing, customer deployments, and regulatory certification activities, including UL compliance.
Drive root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
Identify and implement improvements to engineering processes, tools, and test methodologies to improve product quality, efficiency, and speed to market.