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Lead Product Engineer

Yesterday Shanghai, China

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you'll do:

This is a position of product engineer focus on Torque Control System business in Mobility China. The Product Engineer (PE) is responsible to lead engineering activities like DVP, A/D matrix, technical proposal, design release in close liaison with the customer/Eaton internal teams in line with Eaton design standards, cost targets as well as customer quality and timing expectations. In this role, he/she will directly interface with customers and work with cross-functional team on NPI Programs for product function and design definitions, problem solving, product improvement, project engineering, field failure analysis and cost reduction tasks and being the key technical contact on customer NPI launch projects and aftersales support.
Play as a key technical contact to customer, work with cross-function and supplier to develop new products to meet customer requirement in line with Eaton design standards, cost target, customer quality requirement and timing expectations.
Work on detailed Design & Simulation/Evaluations follow DFSS methodology, whole new development or carryover application, to meet RFQ/SOR and Eaton/industry specifications.
Lead to define and implement product validation plan (DVP/PVP) according to drawing and industry requirements to meet project timing plan. Raise TR acc. to validation plan and guide test lab to complete tests in line with Eaton standards and report properly.
Compliance with Eaton's process and requirement.
Lead aftersales product field failures and customer handling, support plant/supplier makes failure analysis and process investigation.
Have reports periodically to update the project status and communicate with related function/team timely in good manner.
Work with cross-functional team to ensure project launch safely and flawless, as well as resolve technical problems occurred in project launch.
Support to make proposals or solutions to support cost reduction and product improvement.
Support his/her manager to achieve goals set, and complete any tasks assigned on time.
Take initiative to make improvement and help peers to work more effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/mechatronic engineering, vehicle engineering, automation or relevant. Master's degree preferred.
• 5~8 years working experience in Application/Product engineering in Gear Box, vehicle drive line, vehicle chassis system, have experience in gearset development, open/locking & limited slip differential, E-axle, (EV) reduction gear box, (ICE) front/rear axle, transmission, sensoring & functional safety preferred.

Skills:

• Solid experience and knowledge in system level of vehicle drive line integration and field problem solving preferred.
• Good communication and presentation skill, with ability to make status report and technical presentations to Customer and cross-function team.

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• Knowledge and experience of engineering/RnD tools, process and methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of project management as a plus.
• DFSS Black Belt Certification as a plus.
• English language skills - both verbal and written - required

Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

At Eaton, we don't just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.

Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Eaton-60960Shanghai
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-14T18:45:33

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)