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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Yesterday Raleigh, NC

Eaton's division is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $124,051 - $179,300 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.

What you'll do:

Job Description:

Responsible for the integration of mechanical and electrical components for battery platforms by creating structured 3D-CAD assemblies and using the state-of-the art FEA tools to ensure designs meet or exceed requirements. Lead mechanical design and development activities and demonstrate start-finish ownership for the assigned projects and tasks. Perform mechanical design (e.g., 3D CAD modeling, FEA structural analysis) of components and assemblies. Develop the technical requirements for and identify components for the designs. Create technical reports and presentations. Perform engineering analysis to define critical design parameters and predict design latitude. Perform lab activities like prototyping and measurement. Collaborate with cross-functional team members such as electrical engineers and lab technicians to successfully develop and validate the designs. Evaluate the designs to meet requirements factoring in performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.

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40 hours/week, 9:00am-5:00pm

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field plus seven (7) years of experience in integrating mechanical and electrical components for battery platforms by creating structured 3D CAD assemblies and using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to ensure designs meet requirements. Experience must include:

Six (6) years of experience in each of the following (experience may be gained concurrently):

  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Serviceability.
  • 3D CAD modeling.
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) structural analysis of components and assemblies.

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Client-provided location(s): Raleigh, NC
Job ID: Eaton-67842Raleigh
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-06-26T18:44:18

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)