Specialist Mechanical Engineer - Research & Development Engineering

What you’ll do:

The Specialist Mechanical Engineer is a technical leader responsible for the mechanical design and development of critical power infrastructure products from concept through launch. This role serves as the mechanical design owner for complex new product development programs, providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, driving innovation, and collaborating with global cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet customer and business objectives. The Specialist Mechanical Engineer influences engineering best practices, advances mechanical and thermal design technologies, and helps drive continuous improvement across the global engineering organization.
 
In this role, you will...
•    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.
•    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.
•    Own the mechanical design of assigned products, making engineering decisions based on analysis, testing, DFx principles, cost targets, and cross-functional input.
•    Develop mechanical systems and components such as metal frames, sheet metal enclosures, electrical bus bars, and wiring harnesses using 3D CAD, engineering analysis, prototype validation, and product testing to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.
•    Provide technical leadership through design reviews in multiple domains (structural, thermal, and electrical), 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 Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
•    Minimum 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/components.
•    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.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Masters degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
•    Minimum of 8 years of work experience preferred
•    Minimum 3 years of work experience in a new product development organization
•    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.
•    Experience performing DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and failure analysis/root cause
•    Experience with engineering analysis and simulation processes in both structural and thermal domains
•    Experience with multiple DFx methodologies (ex: Manufacturing, Assembly, Six Sigma)
•    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.

Skills:

•    Problem Solving – Applies sound engineering principles and analytical thinking to solve complex technical problems. Investigates root causes, evaluates alternatives, and develops practical solutions that balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule requirements.
•    Decision Quality – Makes informed technical decisions using data, engineering analysis, and established design practices. Understands when to seek input from subject matter experts and appropriately balances technical risks and tradeoffs.
•    Drive for Results – Demonstrates ownership of assigned deliverables and consistently follows through on commitments. Works with a sense of urgency to meet project milestones while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and engineering excellence.
•    Continuous Learning – Continuous Learning – Actively expands technical expertise in mechanical design, materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies. Seeks feedback, adopts best practices, and applies new knowledge to improve product designs and engineering processes.
•    Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing – Works effectively with engineers, designers, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, service, and regulatory teams. Shares technical knowledge, participates in design reviews, and contributes constructively to team success.
•    Communication – Clearly communicates technical concepts, design decisions, analysis results, and project status to team members and stakeholders. Produces accurate engineering documentation and demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
•    Technical Design Capability – Develops mechanical designs and documentation that satisfy product requirements, regulatory standards, manufacturability objectives, and serviceability needs. Demonstrates proficiency with engineering analysis tools, CAD systems, and product development processes.
•    Innovation and Continuous Improvement – Identifies opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, cost, test methodologies, and engineering processes. Participates in implementation of improvements that enhance team effectiveness and product quality.
•    Systems Perspective – Understands how mechanical design decisions interact with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and service requirements. Incorporates cross-functional considerations into design solutions.
•    Customer and Quality Focus – Applies a quality-first mindset and considers end-user needs throughout the product development cycle. Supports verification, validation, and problem-resolution activities to ensure products meet customer expectations.