Lead Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This is a hybrid role as long as you live within 50 miles of our Raleigh, NC facility. Relocation benefits are provided for candidates residing within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful launch of critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton safety, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule commitments
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and create mechanical systems considering space, manufacturing, service, thermal, and other design considerations
• Provide technical leadership to project team members by reviewing designs, and delivering feedback
• Partner with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality, and component availability
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of industry design principles around sheet metal, plastics, and other manufacturing methods
• Demonstrate 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, 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 Three (3) years of experience designing sheet metal components and assemblies
• Minimum Three (3) years of experience with thermal simulations
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution (Preferred)
• Proficient in Creo, AutoCAD or similar programs
• Proficient in design and preparation of mechanical drawings, and Bill of Materials
• Good understanding of power supply design and components, as well as good working knowledge of regulatory standards associated with the products and assemblies
• In depth knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) techniques
• Experience with structural simulations
• Experience developing large scale power electronics from concept to manufacturing launch
• 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
• Experience with Medium Voltage design and testing
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Serviceability
• Good understanding of Six Sigma methodology and processes
• Familiarity with immersion cooling technologies

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.