Mechanical Product Design Specialist

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Specialist Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This is a hybrid role (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) for candidates living within 50 miles of our Raleigh facility. Relocation benefits are provided within the United States.

About the Role

This position is a technical leadership role responsible for the mechanical design and development of critical power infrastructure products from concept through launch. As the mechanical design owner for complex new product development programs, you will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, drive innovation, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet customer and business objectives. You will influence engineering best practices, advance mechanical and thermal design technologies, and help drive continuous improvement across the global engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and launch of critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton commitments for safety, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule.
• Own the mechanical design of assigned products, making engineering decisions based on analysis, testing, DFMA principles, cost targets, and cross-functional input.
• Develop mechanical systems and components using 3D CAD, engineering analysis, prototype validation, and product testing to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to develop next-generation UPS and energy storage solutions for mission-critical applications such as data centers and healthcare facilities.
• Drive product architecture, system layout, and detailed design decisions while balancing performance, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, mentorship, and application of engineering best practices throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support prototype builds, verification and validation testing, customer deployments, and regulatory certification activities, including UL compliance.
• Identify and implement improvements to engineering processes, tools, and test methodologies to enhance product quality, efficiency, and speed to market.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 8 years of work experience in mechanical design, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in mechanical design, OR
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in mechanical design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 8 years of work experience in mechanical design of multi-kilowatt power conversion equipment, switchgear, or power systems.
• 3 years of work experience in a new product development organization.
• Experience designing products for power conversion, energy storage, critical power infrastructure, or data center applications.
• Familiarity with datacenter power infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear, UPS’s, PDUs, and RPPs.
• Familiarity with Li-ion and lead-acid battery systems.
• 7+ years of experience with 3D CAD modeling and the ability to develop 2D drawings and assembly documentation that clearly communicate design intent.
• Strong technical knowledge of sheet metal part design and expertise in thermal/stress analysis.
• Experience designing products to meet UL/CSA safety requirements and working with UL/CSA for certification.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

Hybrid role: 3 days in-office and 2 days remote per week, provided you live within 50 miles of the Raleigh, NC facility.