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Eaton’s Industrial Controls Division is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer. This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote per week) based at our Menomonee Falls, WI location. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR. Approximately 10% travel may be required. ​

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,500- $143,000 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:

This role is responsible for the design, simulation, implementation, and validation of mechanical components and assemblies associated with Eaton’s power electronics components (such as VFDs) used in industrial motor starting applications. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of new product development (NPD) tools and technologies, including simulation software and advanced laboratory test equipment, while gaining technical leadership experience and engaging with customers and stakeholders.

Primary responsibilities include both new product development and support of existing products and cost-out initiatives. You will work through all phases of Eaton’s new product development process (PROLaunch), from requirements definition and concept development to prototype, design, validation, and release for manufacturing.

Key Responsibilties:

+ Design, validate, and release mechanical/electro-mechanical portions of product designs using appropriate mechanical design and product lifecycle management tools.

+ Conduct simulations related to mechanical, electro-mechanical, and thermal aspects of designs.

+ Direct and collaborate with lab personnel to develop and perform tests validating product functionality.

+ Establish and document new product requirements at both system and subsystem levels.

+ Utilize Eaton’s NPD process as a framework for product development.

+ Apply knowledge of industry and certification standards (UL, CE, IEC, etc.) to ensure compliance.

+ Learn and apply Design for Six Sigma concepts.

+ Develop project and product cost estimates and time estimates.

+ Coordinate and communicate with other disciplines to ensure project success.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing electro-mechanical systems

+ 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:

+ Experience designing electro-mechanical systems related to power electronics, electrotechnical and solid-state components (housings, packaging, thermal bus/bar and heat sink designs)

+ Experience and knowledge related to structured new product development processes

+ DFSS or DMAIC knowledge/certification

Skills:

+ Knowledge and experience utilizing mechanical CAD design tools

+ Knowledge and experience related to thermal simulation applied to power electronics

+ Knowledge related to pertinent agency and certification standards related to industrial motor starting (IEC, CE, UL)

+ Knowledge and experience related to plastic part design and associated molding

+ Knowledge and experience related to stamped part design and associated design for manufacturability/tooling

+ Ability to coordinate and communicate with other disciplines to ensure project success

+ Proven capability as a leader with functional competency (mechanical engineering)

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