Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division division is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer. This role is located out of Richmond, VA. Relocation assistance will be provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $93,750 - $137,500 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.
Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, batteries, and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers' most challenging energy management requirements.
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Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.
Why Eaton?
• Be a key member of a world-class organization that creates market leading Static Transfer Switch and Power Distribution Products.
• Opportunities for career advancement through a defined technical track as well as broader Eaton career opportunities in various business functions.
• Work in a modern hybrid collaborative environment. Eaton is committed to fostering a successful work/life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave.
Be a part of the team responsible for ensuring our critical infrastructure such as data centers, businesses, and electric vehicle charging stations remain functional in the face of whatever power quality issues they face! Our growing team is expanding our product portfolio with next-generation technologies, and we need engineers with a passion to ensure that they make what matters to our customers work without question!
Position Overview:
The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supervising the mechanical design and development of product lines, contributing to project design, development, and prototype production. This role is essential in a cross-functional team, making key design decisions for integration. The Lead Mechanical Engineer mentors junior staff, researches, evaluates, and documents design methods to meet standards and codes, and supports management throughout development.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to identify relevant industry standards and compliance requirements impacting product design.
- Lead product certification planning and testing process and support relevant Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
- Collaborate on design and implementation of engineering repository structure and Standard Operating Procedures for mechanical design including verification and validation.
- Support Production during cost/design for manufacturing analysis (DFMEA / DFSS).
- Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize assembly and testing processes.
- Continuously update your knowledge by staying current with all relevant UL, IEEE, IEC, CSA, and DOE standards
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum five (5) years of experience in mechanical design OR a Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in mechanical design
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing products from concept to manufacturing launch.
Skills:
- In depth knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) techniques.
- Knowledge of manufacturing concepts and test operations.
- Ability to understand the needs of the business and ability to make wise decisions to maintain customer satisfaction and Eaton quality and profitability
- Mentor - can work with less experienced engineers and designer to provide meaningful feedback about design implications
- Ability to work autonomously and shift to a team environment with the ability to work with other teams within Eaton
- Performs work with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail
- Communication - discuss technical concepts and information to internal staff/peers and stakeholders, strong verbal and written documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
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